Joe Sulentic
Joe Sulentic is an entrepreneur, educator, and former professional race car driver whose journey has taken him from the heartland of Iowa to the high-octane circuits of Italian Formula 3 and the classrooms of the University of Iowa. As Associate Professor of Practice at the Tippie College of Business, Joe inspires the next generation of leaders by blending real-world experience with academic insight. He is the founder of Carbon-Free Energy and a longtime advocate for clean energy and innovation. Joe’s career is defined by risk-taking, reinvention, and a passion for purpose—on the racetrack, in business, and in life. Known for his storytelling and bold ideas, he empowers students and entrepreneurs alike to take chances, learn from setbacks, and pursue what truly drives them.