From Student Renter to PropTech CEO: Hannah Chapatte on Building Hybr

2025-09-01

In this episode of The Developers Club Podcast, host Ben Wilson speaks with Hannah Chapatte, Founder & CEO of Hybr, about her journey from frustrated student renter to building one of the UK’s fastest-growing PropTech platforms. Hannah shares the realities of starting out as a young founder in the property sector, from bootstrapping with a simple Squarespace site to securing multi-million pound investment rounds. They explore the challenges of transforming the student rental experience, the technology behind Hy...

Hannah shares the realities of starting out as a young founder in the property sector, from bootstrapping with a simple Squarespace site to securing multi-million pound investment rounds. They explore the challenges of transforming the student rental experience, the technology behind Hybr’s growth, and the opportunities for landlords, developers, and investors to engage with the next generation of renters.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Hannah identified gaps in the UK student lettings market

• The early days of Hybr and the transition from bootstrap to investment-backed growth

• Challenges of being a young founder in the real estate industry

• How PropTech is reshaping landlord–tenant relationships

• The importance of trust, transparency, and support for students

• Hybr’s vision for scaling and the future of the rental sector

🎧 Available 1 September 2025 on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts

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