Brandale Randolph

Brandale D. Randolph is a visionary business leader, author, and social entrepreneur dedicated to economic empowerment and poverty alleviation. A resident of Framingham, Massachusetts, he is the founder and majority owner of 1854 Cycling Company, a high-end bicycle assembly company that merges craftsmanship with social impact. The company, based in Framingham, reinvests a portion of every bicycle and bag sold into programs designed to combat juvenile recidivism, demonstrating Randolph’s commitment to using business as a force for social good.

In addition to his work in the business sector, Randolph is the Co-Founder and former Executive Director of Project: Poverty, a nonprofit organization focused on designing and implementing innovative strategies to reduce poverty. Through this initiative, he has led impactful programs such as job readiness seminars at the South Plains Workforce Solutions Center and financial literacy education at the Lubbock County Detention Center and Youth Transition Center. His work has empowered countless individuals from underserved communities by providing them with the tools and knowledge to achieve financial stability.

As an accomplished author, Randolph has written extensively on poverty, financial literacy, and economic mobility. His 2010 book, Me & My Broke Neighbor: The 7 Things I Learned About Success Just By Living Next to Him…, has been incorporated into financial literacy curriculums across the country. His 2016 publication, Like Cavemen & Quail: Poverty Beyond Income and Mindset, has received widespread acclaim for its thought-provoking analysis of poverty’s structural causes.

A sought-after speaker and educator, Randolph has delivered more than two dozen guest lectures on Social Entrepreneurship and Poverty Alleviation at esteemed institutions such as Babson College, Texas Tech University’s Rawls College of Business, and Lubbock Christian University. His expertise and passion for social impact continue to inspire business leaders, students, and policymakers alike.

Through his entrepreneurial ventures, nonprofit leadership, and literary contributions, Brandale D. Randolph is redefining the intersection of business and social justice, proving that economic success and community empowerment can go hand in hand.