Stay Curious & Stay Ahead with Matt Gardner + Dawn Brolin
Episode Summary
Join host Kacee Johnson for AI-Native Accounting's inaugural episode, recorded live at Scaling New Heights. She sits down with Dawn Brolin, CEO of Powerful Accounting Inc., and Matt Gardner, Co-Founder & CEO of Hiline. Together, they explore the practical impact of AI on firms, discussing real-world applications and benefits they're seeing and using today. Discover how AI is being integrated into everyday tasks and decision-making processes. With valuable insights and advice for accountants + firm owners, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to modernize their practice.
Featured Guests
Dawn Brolin
CEO of Powerful Accounting Inc.
Dawn Brolin, CPA, CFE, is the CEO of Powerful Accounting Inc., transforming accounting, tax, and fraud services. Known for her engaging leadership and humor, she's an award-winning author and sought-after speaker, recognized for her significant industry contributions.
Matt Gardner
Co-Founder & CEO of Hiline
Matt Gardner is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hiline. A dedicated father and husband, he's an entrepreneur and investor challenging traditional accounting. Passionate about reimagining the profession, Matt focuses on customer experience and empowering SMB founders. A true golf and music enthusiast.
Your Host
Kacee Johnson
Digits Advisor & Innovation Partner
Kacee Johnson is a leading figure in the accounting profession, recognized among Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential People, CPA Practice Advisor's Top 25 Thought Leaders, and as one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting. She advises AICPA and CPA.com as an innovation partner and leads the Startup Accelerator program, mentoring startups that shape the profession's future. In 2025, she completed Harvard Business School's Executive Program on Private Equity and Venture Capital and joined the be radical team as a Principal in FinTech Innovation.
