MIMI JONES
I'm A Real Estate Innovator
About Me
I lead real estate businesses that are redefining how Nigerians live, rent, and experience property by execution.
As Co-founder and COO of Ogle, I lead the engine behind our proptech platform, designing how the work gets done and ensuring it runs with clarity and speed. I build the internal systems that power daily operations, from hiring execution-ready teams to coordinating vendors, structuring workflows, and delivering projects that don’t miss deadlines. My leadership ensures that Ogle’s backend isn’t just functional but also drives real-world results for clients, agents, and property owners across Nigeria.
As Founder of SpacesByAra, I run a facility management company solving Lagos’ rigid rent cycle by offering flexible monthly residential rentals tailored to young professionals. I have introduced this model to give them the freedom to live affordably without long-term lock-ins. I oversee renovations, manage our operations teams, and ensure every property under management delivers on both quality for renters and income for the company and it's investors.
With over 10 years of experience across real estate sales, marketing, and operations,
I don’t just build businesses that function. I build businesses that lead and shifts how society lives.
Co-founder & COO at Ogle | Founder at SpacesByAra
I build teams, systems, and structures that make real estate businesses deliver; on time, on budget, and at scale.
- Experience: 10+ Years in Real Estate Sales, Marketing & Operations
- Curent Roles: Co-founder/COO at Ogle, Founder at SpacesByAra
- City: Lagos, Nigeria
- Specialties: Monthly Residential Rentals, Facility Management, Team Structuring, Real Estate Operations
- More: Vendor Coordination, PropTech Ops, Role Matching & Hiring
- Email: miepamojonesere@gmail.com
I don’t plug into systems; I build them. At Ogle, I co-found the engine that powers daily real estate operations. I design workflows that scale. From listings and timelines to vendors and internal processes.
At SpacesByAra, I am restructuring how young Nigerians rent homes: monthly, flexible, and human-centered. I didn’t inherit a system, I built one. From investor trust to tenant experience, from zero to scale.
I don’t just hire. I place the right people in the right roles fast and I build teams that work.
My leadership sits at the intersection of clarity, critical thinking, coordination, and execution. Business is not theory to me. It’s results and I deliver.
Years In Real Estate Operations
Businesses Built from Scratch
Proptech Platform Live and Opertional
Events Delivered with Full Vendor & Budget Management
Operational Strengths
These are the internal strengths behind every business I’m building, driving the structure, speed, and outcomes I deliver.
Notable Highlights
Key results that showcase my ability to lead, deliver, and build across real estate and operations.
- Running SpacesByAra, a facility management business delivering monthly residential rentals for young professionals, disrupting Lagos' rigid rent systems.
- Growing investor trust by turning vacant buildings into income-generating assets through full-scale renovations, tenant systems, and cashflow structure.
- Leading all operations at Ogle, structuring business systems, defining roles, and driving clarity across team execution and project delivery.
- Delivering high-impact projects, securing locations, managing budgets, and coordinating vendors without ever compromising on brand or standard.
- Building teams with purpose by placing people where they produce results, not just where they fit a title.
Portfolio
Proof, not promises. Every project here reflects what I’m building, leading, and delivering across real estate, business operations, and brand execution.
Here’s a clip from Ogle’s soft launch. The coordination, tone, and delivery? That’s how I lead. Unmute to experience it.
- All
- Real Estate Innovation
- Operational Execution
- Execution-Led Visibility
- Team Precision
Redefining Rentals for Young Nigerians
Situation: Lagos rent culture demands rigid 1–2 year advance payments.
Execution: Built monthly-rental system through SpacesByAra, handling sourcing, renovations, operations, and tenant onboarding.
Impact: 100% occupancy, zero defaults, investor-ready monthly facility Management system.
Structuring Nigeria’s New PropTech Engine
Situation: Scaling a functional real estate platform in Nigeria.
Execution: Designed all internal ops at Ogle, workflows, KPIs, team roles, vendor pipelines.
Impact: Platform launched with structured operations currently powering the company's growth and scale.
Launching a PropTech Platform
Situation: Gaining credibility in a saturated real estate space.
Execution: Led Ogle’s launch: event logistics, team delivery, vendor coordination, live demo.
Impact: 80+ attendees, glitch-free demo, media buzz.
Strategic Hiring
Situation: Running two companies requires precision in talent matching.
Execution: I place people by clarity, not CV. Defining KPIs and workflows from day one.
Impact: Zero micromanagement, fast placements, real team performance.
Turning Listings Into Verified Inventory
Situation: Most property platforms suffer fake or duplicate listings.
Execution: Structured Ogle’s listing ops from property audits, owner verification, agent workflows.
Impact: 100% live listings verified, zero fakes, platform trust secured.
Building Properties That Pay for Themselves
Situation: Vacant buildings often drain resources.
Execution: Through SpacesByAra, I lead full renovation and rental rollout for idle assets.
Impact: Flexible rental options for young professionals in Lagos, ROI within 90 days for the company and it's investors
Where My Leadership Delivers Real Impact
These are the core areas where I lead with clarity, structure, and outcome—across rentals, real estate businesses, and platform operations. Everything here is designed to work at scale and serve real people.
Housing Freedom for Young Nigerians
In a city where rigid rent structures trap young professionals in one-year commitments they can’t always sustain, I lead a different model through SpacesByAra. Every property is fully owned, fully managed, and offered on a flexible monthly plan that reflects how young Nigerians actually live and earn. My leadership here expands access to housing and redefines urban living for a generation often boxed out.
Turning Empty Properties Into Operational Assets
I lead the full transformation of vacant or underutilized properties into income-generating assets. This includes sourcing, renovation oversight, operational setup, and rental rollout. Each property becomes part of a sustainable, profitable system, built to serve the market consistently and grow our asset value long-term.
Aligning PropTech With Real-World Execution
At Ogle, I ensure our digital platform reflects operational reality, not theory. Listings are accurate. Timelines are tracked. Client interactions match what's happening on the ground. My leadership here ensures the tech delivers a seamless experience that’s grounded in reliable execution.
Building Teams That Drive Delivery
I build teams that run without friction. From internal hires to field staff, I match roles to capabilities, define KPIs, and lead with clarity. My teams know what to deliver, when to deliver, and how to move without micromanagement. It’s not about headcount but effectiveness.
Structuring Vendor Operations Into Scalable Systems
From cleaners and electricians to photographers and designers, I lead and manage vendors in structured, repeatable systems. Schedules, deliverables, quality standards, and payment flows are all part of what I oversee. This turns informal partnerships into dependable, scalable infrastructure across the company's properties and projects.
Delivering Events and Launches With Full Operational Control
Whether it’s a branded open house, our product rollout, or a location launch, I manage execution end to end. Budget, logistics, vendor coordination, delivery timeline; I lead it all with clarity. Every milestone reflects tight control, real outcomes, and a reputation for the company's reliability.
Let’s Work Together (Through the Companies I Lead)
I lead companies, not freelance. But through the businesses I’ve built, SpacesByAra and Ogle, there are specific opportunities for strategic collaboration and aligned partnerships. Here’s where we’re open to conversations.
- For SpacesByAra: Investor conversations to expand our monthly rental model across Lagos
- For SpacesByAra: Property owners seeking full-service monthly rental management under our system
- For Ogle: Proptech platform partnerships aligned with operational delivery
- For Ogle: Real estate institutions or media platforms spotlighting infrastructure models in Nigeria
- Speaking Requests: Founder-level panels or keynotes on housing, operations, or real estate systems
- Only strategic opportunities backed by clear alignment and value fit will be considered
Contact
I’m open to meaningful partnerships, speaking engagements, and strategic conversations related to real estate innovation and operational leadership.