Gina Mastantuono grew up determined never to rely on anyone. As the first in her family to attend college, she chose accounting for its stability after a friend described it as recession-proof. This pragmatic decision became the foundation for a career defined by financial mastery and a sharp eye for talent. While her early years in accounting were a key learning ground, Mastantuono says, she quickly recognized that limiting herself to that field would constrain her career ambitions. She deliberately purs ...