The University of Iowa Lecture Committee presents:

Mike Draper: "The Greatest Lecture in the Universe"

Founder and Owner of RAYGUN

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Kindred Coffee, 287 N. Linn St., Iowa City
Tickets: Free and open to the public.

Mike Draper is the founder and owner of RAYGUN, which has been called 'The Greatest Store in the Universe' by RAYGUN. Started in 2005, the company has grown steadily over the last 21 years -- from a 1 person shop to a $15 million operation of 120 employees across 12 stores and production facility. There have been lots of high points and a few low points -- like almost going out of business 3-ish times. There are no controlling investors, no board, it's still just Mike and a pile of secured debt!"