When I started this project, my plan was simple: Interview CEOs → learn about consulting → land an internship → become a consultant. Pretty straightforward. But somewhere between interview #1 and #20, my focus shifted. I realized it wasn’t just about consulting. It was about business itself. How companies actually operate. How leaders really think. And how AI is quietly reshaping industries in ways I never expected. The funny part? I began with the goal of securing that “drea