An Accountant's Journey from Intern to CEO of the Bronner Group

Gila Bronner shares her journey from a student leader to the CEO of a successful consulting firm. She discusses leveraging minority set asides, strategic business decisions, and the importance of company culture. Bronner emphasizes leadership, trust, and the value of expertise over size. She reflects on the dotcom era, her financial decisions, and her commitment to philanthropy.

What was Gila Bronner's first major career opportunity?

• Becoming a school teacher

• Interning for the Government Finance Officers Association

• Starting her own business

• Working at a local bank

Why did Gila Bronner decide to start her own consulting firm?

• She wanted to retire early

• She was offered a partnership at KPMG

• She saw a market opportunity with minority set asides

• She wanted to work in a different industry

How did Gila Bronner initially build her team?

• By bringing in subject matter experts as needed

• By outsourcing all work

• By collaborating with other firms

• By hiring full-time employees immediately

What was Gila Bronner's approach to growing her business?

• Merging with larger companies

• Expanding internationally immediately

• Relying heavily on venture capital

• Growing organically and focusing on expertise

How does Gila Bronner view the relationship between company size and value?

• Larger companies always have more value

• Size does not necessarily correlate to value

• Smaller companies cannot compete

• Value is irrelevant in business

What is a key aspect of Gila Bronner's leadership philosophy?

• Micromanaging every task

• Focusing solely on profits

• Trusting and believing in her team

• Avoiding any form of structure

What does Gila Bronner enjoy about her current role at Bronner Group?

• The focus on philanthropy and charitable endeavors

• The ability to micromanage

• The chance to work alone

• The opportunity to travel frequently