Entrepreneurship is in the Heart

What does it take to build, grow, and exit multiple companies? 

For serial entrepreneur Tom Shen, the secret isn't a high IQ or a perfect business plan—it’s humility.

In this episode of Inspiring Founders, host Michael Ashley, AKA Mash, sits down with Tom Shen and Bob Ashley to discuss the "heart" of entrepreneurship. They move past the spreadsheets and exit strategies to talk about what actually builds a legacy: servant leadership, creating a culture where people want to stay for 20+ years, and why the "smartest person in the room" is usually the one who loses.

Key Takeaways:

• The Humility Edge: Why being the "dumbest person in the room" is your greatest competitive advantage.
• Culture over Strategy: How Tom and Bob built a 23-year partnership based on trust and a "can-do" spirit.
• EQ vs. IQ: Why emotional intelligence is the most critical skill for the future of leadership.
• Leading with Heart: Lessons from the basketball court to the boardroom.

Watch the full episode on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl0VydscpGo