René Dominguez is the President and COO of the Texas Research and Technology Foundation (TRTF) and VelocityTX, where he leads initiatives that drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth in San Antonio. A proud St. Mary’s University alumnus, René earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the university and has built a career dedicated to community development and business advancement.
Before joining TRTF and VelocityTX, René served as Director of Economic Development for the City of San Antonio, helping attract major companies, support local business growth, and generate thousands of jobs and billions in investment. Today, he is focused on transforming San Antonio’s East Side into a thriving hub for bioscience, technology, and startup innovation, making a lasting impact on the region’s economic future.
Before joining TRTF and VelocityTX, René served as Director of Economic Development for the City of San Antonio, helping attract major companies, support local business growth, and generate thousands of jobs and billions in investment. Today, he is focused on transforming San Antonio’s East Side into a thriving hub for bioscience, technology, and startup innovation, making a lasting impact on the region’s economic future.