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Julian Wells

Julian Wells

Founder, Studenthaus | Student housing researcher & advocate

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Victoria, British Columbia
Joined November 2025
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Summary

Student housing entrepreneur and founder: Julian co-founded Student Housing Initiative (2023) and Studenthaus (2024) to center student perspectives in housing policy and development. He runs research programs, publishes a newsletter (Haus Hacks), and positions Studenthaus as a research/consulting partner for industry and government. studenthaus+2
Research-to-policy operator: SHI and Studenthaus designed and ran national student surveys, produced Outlook reports, and used those findings to brief and influence municipal decision-makers — work that is credited with contributing to several housing approvals and the creation of thousands of new units. bcbusiness+2
Student & student-leader background: While completing a B.A. (Political Science & Economics) at the University of Victoria (2020–2024), Julian founded the UVic Real Estate Club and leveraged student networks to scale multi‑city survey work and advocacy. beehiiv+1
Early-stage founder and company director: In addition to Studenthaus/SHI work, Julian is listed as a director/founder for Wellscorp Canada Ltd. (federal incorporation in Victoria), indicating parallel entrepreneurial activity beyond the housing-focused initiatives. mapliv

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The truth about student impact

October 22, 2024

A Haus Hacks newsletter piece (authored on behalf of Studenthaus) describing how Studenthaus/SHI built national survey programs, mobilized student voices, and helped drive housing approvals and grants for students.

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Student Housing Initiative — 2023 Outlook

January 1, 2023

A multi-city report synthesizing survey findings about how students make housing decisions (Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, etc.), with recommendations for planners and developers and data used to support local housing approvals.

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Hobbies

Publishing a housing-focused newsletter (Haus Hacks) and producing outreach content about student housing beehiiv

Participating in podcasts and local media interviews on housing topics youtube+1