According to him, no one else is even close. His record is obviously something he takes great pride in. Venture Capital in Iowa Sitting in Pappajohn's conference room, one has no sense of being overwhelmed. The furnishings are functional and spartan. No awards hang on the walls, no ornamentation of any kind.
Nothing leaves an impression, save the raspy voice of Iowa's best-known venture capitalist.
Yes, money is always hard to get, but if you're creative, you can do it. It's important not to give up. I really believe that whatever the mind can conceive, it can achieve. If Pappajohn appears to be driven, it's because he is. If I make a bad deal, I sell or merge the company and still get a nominal return.