Luke Nolan
The rest of Luke's story is inside the speakeasy.
Bio, fun facts, conversation starters, and the best ways to connect.
About
Luke Nolan is the Founder of Student.com, the online platform and booking engine for international student accommodation worldwide, which he founded in Shanghai in 2011 (originally under its Chinese name, 留学生公寓网). The idea came when friends asked him to help find housing for their children going to university overseas — something he understood firsthand, having been an international student himself. Irish-Portuguese, born in London and raised in Antwerp, he travels extensively and considers himself at home anywhere in the world. A 15-year EO veteran, he has served repeatedly as MyEO Chair, Education Chair, and Member Engagement Chair.
Who You Should Meet
Your top suggested 1:1s, matched on complementary needs, shared ground, and proximity.
- You can help Antoni with: connections to global event industry peers
- Antoni can help with what you're looking for: connections for further international market expansion
- You're both in Dubai — this one can happen over coffee
- You can help Dirkjan with: connections in the US manufacturing and import market
- Dirkjan can help with what you're looking for: connections for further international market expansion
- You're both in Dubai — this one can happen over coffee
- You can help Greg with: intros to F&B investors or distribution partners in Greater China
- Greg can help with what you're looking for: connections for further international market expansion
- Shared craft: international expansion
- Prithvi can help with what you're looking for: connections for further international market expansion
- You can help Prithvi with: introductions to IT, telecom, or international trade operators
- Shared craft: international expansion
- Prakash M. can help with what you're looking for: connections for further international market expansion
- Both building in real estate
- Shared craft: international expansion
On LinkedIn
Fun Facts
- Irish-Portuguese, born in London, raised in Antwerp — considers himself at home anywhere in the world
- Founded Student.com in Shanghai under its original Chinese name, 留学生公寓网
- Was an international student himself before building a global student-housing platform
Conversation Starters
- Ask about the origin story: friends asking for help finding student housing overseas
- Ask what it took to build a global accommodation marketplace from Shanghai
- Ask where in the world he's felt most at home
EO Leadership
- MyEO Chair - 2025-2027 - Local Leadership Position
- MyEO Chair - 2020/2021 - Local Leadership Position
- Member Engagement Chair - 2014/2015 - Local Leadership Position
- Strategic Alliance Chair - 2014/2015 - Local Leadership Position
- Education Chair - 2013/2014 - Local Leadership Position
- Member Engagement Chair - 2012/2013 - Local Leadership Position
- Education Chair - 2011/2012 - Local Leadership Position