Kathryn Hickey of PilieroMazza PLLC (https://www.pilieromazza.com) discusses eligibility for startups under the CARE Act stimulus loans. She explains the SBA rules around “affiliates” and solutions for VC backed startups to be eligible for the loans.

Brock Blake of Lendio (https://www.lendio.com), a small business and SBA loan expert, talks about the recent COVID / coronavirus stimulus act for startups and small businesses. Does the CARE act help startups with funding during the COVID crisis, and how can startups apply for stimulus funding?

Jacob Yormak, one of the co-founders of and Partner at Story Ventures (https://storyventures.vc), discusses his journey into venture capital, explains how he raised his first and second fund and dishes on how he makes concentrated bets in early-stage startups.

Congress is about to pass legislation that may make it possible for VC and seed backed companies to access “disaster” type SBA loans. The legislation is evolving - Scott Orn and Healy Jones of Kruze Consulting (https://kruzeconsulting.com) layout the current options as we understand them. Note that the final legislation, when passed, may differ from our discussion.

M&A expert Michael Frankel of Deloitte (https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en.html) discusses the steps startups can take to increase their enterprise value during a sale. Michael goes over things smart acquiring companies look for in a target, items a founder can do now that improve a future sale price and tips for succeeding at due diligence. Interview by Scott Orn of Kruze Consulting, a leader in startup bookkeeping. https://kruzeconsulting.com/startup-bookkeeping/

Fairygodboss (https://fairygodboss.com/) founder Georgene Huang found herself pregnant and out of a job. Here’s how she created a fast-growing business helping other women level up their careers. Interviewed by Scott Orn of Kruze Consulting, a leader in startup bookkeeping. https://kruzeconsulting.com/startup-bookkeeping/

Evan Meagher, who is not only the VP of Finance of Logikcull (https://www.logikcull.com/) but who also wrote, performed and recorded the theme song to this podcast, talks about the challenges needed to upgrade a late-stage SaaS business to enterprise quality accounting systems. Interviewed by Scott Orn of Kruze Consulting, a leader in startup bookkeeping. https://kruzeconsulting.com/startup-bookkeeping/

VC Jennifer Vancini explains how her early-stage VC firm, Mighty Capital (https://mighty.capital/), uses a network of product professionals to evaluate investments - and drive value for portfolio companies. Interview by Scott Orn of Kruze Consulting, a leader in startup R&D tax credit work. https://kruzeconsulting.com/startup_calculators/rd_tax_calculator/

Michael Tannenbaum, CFO and Chief Business Officer of Brex, (https://brex.com/?ref_code=kruzehttps://brex.com/?ref_code=kruze) shares how they are building an interconnected FinTech company, and how partnerships with other innovative startups enhance the customer experience.

Rich Keen, COO of Mind Candy (https://mindcandy.com/), discusses building a world-class brand that combines apps, media, and celebrities. Rich also explains quite a bit about Moshlings, the characters that inhabit the brand. Interviewed by Scott Orn of Kruze Consulting, a leader in startup taxes and HR. https://kruzeconsulting.com/startup-taxes/