What if your home could think, adapt, and work around your life - not the other way around?

In this episode of Founder in the Chair, host Veena Nayyar sits down with Mandy, founder of Akea Homes, to explore a journey that began over a decade ago in India and evolved into a bold vision for modern living in London.

From commercial and residential real estate to smart automation, interior design, and hospitality-led thinking, Mandy shares how one small frustration sparked a business built around people, purpose, and smarter spaces. Together, they unpack what it really means to design homes that serve human life — not just technology.

This conversation goes beyond property and AI. It’s about resilience, mindset, meditation, and the discipline required to keep going when expectations are high and the pressure builds.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Building a founder journey across countries and cultures
• Why smart homes should be human-first, not tech-first
• The role of meditation and spirituality in leadership
• Designing homes, hotels, and spaces that truly work for people
• How vision, discipline, and purpose shape long-term success

Whether you’re a founder, creative, or someone curious about the future of living, this episode offers insight, perspective, and grounded inspiration.

🔗 Connect with Mandy & Akea Homes

🌐 Website: https://www.akeahomes.co.uk
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akeahomes
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@akeahomes
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/akea-homes

Hosted by Veena Nayyar | Founder in the Chair.

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