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Entrepreneurial Lunch: Turning Pressure Into Performance

Friday, May 1, 2026 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)

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Join Greater Iowa City, Inc. and the University of Iowa's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center for our next Entrepreneurial Lunch!

In this panel, sports industry professionals share how they turn high-stakes situations into winning outcomes for themselves and their teams. You’ll learn practical strategies for making decisions under stress, staying focused when challenges arise, and turning competition into actionable opportunities. Walk away with techniques you can use to handle pressure and take decisive action when it matters most.  


Moderator:

John Staak: Assistant Professor of Practice - Marketing & Analytics Consultant - Athletics at the University of Iowa


Panelists:

Nate Kaeding: Director of Real Estate Development and Realty, Hodge Companies

Jayne Oswald: Vice President - Events and Engagement at The Swarm Collective, Inc


This event is free, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.


MERGE
136 S. Dubuque St.
Iowa City, IA 52240 United States
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Friday, May 1, 2026 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)
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