As a future chemical engineering major who hopes to eventually build a global company in innovative consumer products or cosmetic chemistry, what skills, college courses, and early experiences should I prioritize to best prepare for both the technical side of engineering and the entrepreneurial/business side of launching a startup?

I'm currently a high school senior applying to study chemical engineering in university. My interest in this field grew out of ordinary moments: my mom worked in retail when I was little, so I grew up surrounded by shelves of beauty products, and in high school I started my own small nail business which made me curious about everything from formulations to polymerization processes.

I have big dreams for my future. I dream of creating products people can trust and building a company that will one day be a global corporation. I'm committed to putting in the work, but I also know how valuable it is to learn from people who've already walked a similar path. Any advice on what skills (soft skills included), classes, other experiences, or anything else I should focus on would mean a lot to me!