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Get StartedMY MISSION
To inspire the next generation to take an unconventional path and risks to achieve what seems impossible
GET IN TOUCHMY MISSION
To inspire the next generation to take an unconventional path and risks to achieve what seems impossible
GET IN TOUCHLydia Jones, 24, is a tech entrepreneur who dropped out of school at the age of 15 with no qualifications. She has since founded Housemates, an online booking engine for student accommodation, which features more than a million rooms worldwide and has delivered millions of pounds in rental value to large-scale accommodation providers in the UK, Australia and Canada.
The Mates Group
By collaborating with property management firms, institutions, and educational platforms, we provide cutting-edge software applications and integrative systems that elevate the student accommodation experience.
Housemates is now used by students from more than 20 countries, and has offices in the UK, India, and soon, Canada. The team has just launched an API-driven engine aimed at connecting all accommodation providers and student acquisition channels in the $180-billion purpose-built sector. Lydia has set her sights on growing Housemates into a billion-pound business over the next five years.
Lydia Jones, a school dropout from Widnes, UK, overcame challenges to create Housemates, an online housing platform for students worldwide, using self-taught coding and marketing skills. "It's OK to be different," she emphasizes.
Student housing veteran David Tymms joins Housemates as independent director, brings 25+ years' experience.
David Tymms joins Housemates' board, aiding tech-driven student housing growth.
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