Pappajohn is the founder and president of Pappajohn Capital Resources. The Des Moines, Iowa-based firm has been involved in the development and financing of hundreds of companies over the last four decades. Pappajohn's investments have traditionally focused on the information technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
"As a lifelong venture capitalist, I pay keen attention to the way companies evolve from their founding to successful, thriving enterprises," said Pappajohn. "GATE Technologies is at the forefront of a shift toward pre-IPO valuation transparency, and I'm excited to be a part of this growing trend."