In this week’s episode, we sat down with Lydia Jones, CEO & Founder of Housemates, a student-first digital housing platform, to hear all about her journey into tech and the story behind her entrepreneurial mindset – from selling turkeys, to building fitness apps, to changing the UK’s student renting industry! Lydia talked us through the importance of having a clear vision for your businesses at leadership level and how this can be vital in prepping your team for success. She also discussed the benefits of implementing a collective culture in order to stay ahead of the game and the personal traits one needs to possess to thrive within a start-up environment. In this info-packed episode, Lydia also covers her routines and behaviors that keep her grounded as a founder and how she stays resilient when overcoming unforeseen challenges, plus, her experiences with fundraising during COVID-19. An incredibly insightful listen with a young founder wise beyond her years!
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