Entrepreneurial Lunch: Finding Clarity & Confidence in Complexity

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

At this quarter’s Entrepreneurial Lunch, we’ll dive into the complexities of today’s workplace and how to navigate them with confidence. Moderated by Matt Arnold and Alfonso Cundari, the program will feature two short talks followed by a panel of leaders from across our community, sharing their perspectives on handling challenges, balancing priorities, and finding clarity in complicated situations. 

This engaging lunch will bring together local leaders, nonprofit directors, and business professionals for thoughtful conversation and interactive Q&A. Attendees will walk away with real-world stories, fresh perspectives, and practical strategies to navigate uncertainty, manage change, and lead with confidence. 

This event is free, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

Matt Arnold is the Co-Founder and Chief Catalyst of Spark Consulting Group, where he helps organizations unlock innovation, align strategy, and tackle complex challenges with confidence. With a career spanning leadership roles across multiple industries, Matt brings a dynamic approach to guiding teams through change and uncertainty. He is passionate about fostering collaboration, clarity, and sustainable impact in the workplace. 

Alfonso Cundari - Castelli Italia & ConsiliumORG

Alfonso Cundari is the President of Castelli Italia and the Founder and Owner of ConsiliumORG, where he focuses on building strong organizations and effective leaders. With a career spanning both executive leadership and entrepreneurship, he has extensive experience guiding teams through complexity and transformation. Alfonso is passionate about cultivating cultures of collaboration, resilience, and growth that help businesses thrive in today’s dynamic workplace. 

Adrianne Korbakes - CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank

Adrianne Korbakes is the Chief Operating Officer at CommUnity, where she oversees all programming and leads with a focus on equity, innovation, and compassionate service delivery. With over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, she is passionate about building teams and systems that reduce barriers and respond effectively to community needs. 

Molly Varangkounh - Altus CXO & QC Kinetix Coralville

Molly Varangkounh is a speaker, coach, and business strategist who helps leaders navigate complexity with clarity, courage, and connection. A former executive turned serial entrepreneur, she draws on two decades of experience leading her family’s manufacturing business and now helps business owners build stronger, more sustainable companies from the inside out. She is also a local business owner of QC Kinetix in Coralville, bringing a grounded, people-centered approach to leadership that aligns strategy, culture, and purpose for lasting growth.

Darian Nagle-Gamm - City of Iowa City: Fare Free Transit

Darian Nagle-Gamm is the Director of Transportation Services for the City of Iowa City. She oversees the planning, operations, and maintenance of the city's public transit and parking system, advancing the city's vision for a more sustainable, accessible, and equitable transportation system. Darian holds a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Iowa and is accredited by the American Institute of Certified Planners. In her free time, you can find her camping with her family or biking Iowa’s amazing gravel roads and mountain bike trails.

Robin Therme - CIVCO Medical Solutions

Robin Therme is the president of CIVCO Medical Solutions, a global leader in specialty medical devices that enhance the safety of image-guided procedures. Since joining CIVCO in 1991, she has led initiatives in marketing, international expansion, product development, and acquisitions, culminating in her appointment as president in 2017. Under her leadership, CIVCO has achieved steady growth, strengthened its community impact, and earned recognition as one of the Corridor’s “Coolest Places to Work.”