Courtesy of The Des Moines Register, Patane, Matthew, "At 88, John Pappajohn Still Works Harder Than You Do," The Des Moines Register, 11 September 2016
Description
This 2016 article from The Des Moines Register focuses on the life, legacy and success of John Pappajohn. Pappajohn immigrated from Greece at the age of 9 months, and he grew up in Mason City, Iowa. He became a successful businessman in the state and a prolific philanthropist.
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Source-Dependent Questions
- How have John Pappajohn's successes and failures shaped him as an entrepreneur?
- John Pappajohn notes that philanthropy is important to him. Discuss this idea - what are the benefits and drawbacks for entrepreneurs to be philanthropists?
- Compare John Pappajohn's success to that of Fred W. Fitch and Gary and Matilda Vermeer. What made each successful? Discuss the differences and similarities in each path to success.
Citation Information
Patane, Matthew, "At 88, John Pappajohn Still Works Harder Than You Do," The Des Moines Register, 11 September 2016. Courtesy of The Des Moines Register