Synopsis
Inspiration and Wisdom for Entrepreneurs, Visionaries, Innovators & Startup Teams
Whether you are already an entrepreneur or seeking to launch a startup, read this book for insight and encouragement you will not find elsewhere.
John Shen is unique among American entrepreneurs. He founded five startups and currently leads four of them simultaneously, with yet another new one on the way. He is a “parallel entrepreneur,” going far beyond the usual model of being a solo or serial entrepreneur. He is a first-generation entrepreneur who came to the US at the age of 23 and achieved the American Dream. Moreover, he has experienced total business collapse and knows what it is like to come back from failure, to “cross the swamp.”
John recounts his dramatic life story and his entrepreneurial journey. The book details the eight personal and business qualities that entrepreneurs must develop in order to achieve their highest goals. John’s focus is especially on explaining the significant advantages of being a parallel entrepreneur—benefits that solo and serial entrepreneurs lose out on, limiting your potential.
John has a strong passion to support grassroots entrepreneurs and small businesses, especially minority and women-owned micro-businesses. His American Lending Center had made over 25,000 loans to minority- and women-owned small businesses in all 50 states by the end of 2022. He is a co-founder of the Long Beach Accelerator™ and his company, Sunstone Management, funds many pitch competitions and demo days to reward innovative startups.
This is the book to read if you are seeking to succeed in your entrepreneurial journey.
“From its gripping start to its motivating finish, “Crossing the Swamp” is a must read for entrepreneurs at any stage. John Shen shares his 20 years of business experience to help us overcome the challenges business (and life) will surely throw our way! Whether you are a veteran or a novice, you will find the tools you need and the inspiration to use them.”
– Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey, Founders of Barefoot Wines, and New York Times Bestselling Authors of The Barefoot Spirit
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About the Author
JOHN SHEN (né Zhong Shen) is the founder and Chairman of the Board of four currently operating companies headquartered in Irvine, CA. He is a visionary thinker about innovation and entrepreneuring. He has coined the term "parallel entrepreneur," referring to entrepreneurs who, like himself, choose to launch and operate multiple companies simultaneously.
Among the notable awards and accolades he has received are: Man of the Year in the field of finance by Top 100 Registry (2023), Distinguished Leader in Wealth Management by the Orange County Business Journal (2022), Orange County Visionary by the Los Angeles Times (2022), the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who (2021), and Coleman's SBA 504 Lender of the Year Award (2017). John has been a passionate volunteer for Duke University's Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee (AAAC) in China since 2013. He earned the Forever Duke Award in 2015, and in 2016 he established a unique endowment fund to help the international recruitment of students to Duke University.
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Get ready to be inspired and gain some fresh insights on your entrepreneurial journey. In Crossing the Swamp, John Shen, a first-generation American entrepreneur, shares his dramatic life story and advice for entrepreneurs and startups of all types. Unlike most entrepreneurs, John leads five startups simultaneously as a "parallel entrepreneur," revealing the benefits it offers over the usual solo or serial entrepreneurial models. He also delves into the eight personal and business qualities necessary to achieve your highest goals and dreams. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable wisdom from a passionate entrepreneur who supports grassroots and minority-owned businesses.
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