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Two Bills to Root for in the Next Stimulus

Two Bills to Root for in the Next Stimulus

by Mike Goodrich | Aug 4, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Financing, Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, Start-Ups

Undoubtedly, COVID-19 has devastated the American economy. On July 29th, the Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady in response to a lack of economic growth. While there has been some recent improvement, the Federal Reserve stated that current economic...
Why Now Is Not the Time for SAFES and Convertible Notes

Why Now Is Not the Time for SAFES and Convertible Notes

by Mike Goodrich | May 1, 2020 | 2020, Business Lessons, COVID-19, Entrepreneurialism, Financing, Start-Ups

Pre-COVID-19, I told someone that I did not like SAFEs and convertible notes. I wish I could find that person now; I would assume a little more credence. Regardless, for what it’s worth, I didn’t like convertible debt or SAFEs before COVID-19. Now, I really...
Looking Ahead by Looking Back

Looking Ahead by Looking Back

by Mike Goodrich | Apr 17, 2020 | 2020, Entrepreneurialism, Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, Start-Ups

Originally posted on Mike Goodrich’s LinkedIn page Since we are still in a humanitarian crisis, pontificating on the financial crisis remains conjecture and speculation. Of course, however, as we work from home, readjusting our near-term schedules and work...

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