Ranulfo (Randy) Allen

Ranulfo (Randy) Allen, PhD, is a seasoned entrepreneur and leader with extensive experience in the fields of technology and venture capital. Currently serving as Co-founder and CEO of Still Bright since February 2025, Allen focuses on domestic copper production to meet global demand. Previously, as a Company Building Partner at Material Impact, Allen supported startups in overcoming challenges and exploring market opportunities. In roles such as Managing Director at Activate and Venture Associate at Pillar VC, Allen fostered scientific entrepreneurship and connected ventures with innovative founders in sustainability and cleantech. Allen's background includes co-founding Pascalor and serving as a research analyst with Frost & Sullivan, as well as academic positions at Stanford University and the University of Texas at Dallas, culminating in a PhD in Chemical Engineering. Allen also holds an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.