This is Exchanges at Goldman Sachs where we discuss developments currently shaping markets, industries, and the global economy.

I'm Jake Stewart, head of corporate communications here at the firm.

Today we're hearing from small business owners on the impact of COVID-19 on their companies and their lives.

Asahi Pompe, Global Head of Corporate Engagement and President of the Goldman Sachs Foundation,

interviewed three entrepreneurs from across the country about their experiences with PPP loans, what's keeping them up at night,

and how they're adapting their businesses to suit changing industries and a changing society.

Now over to Asahi for that conversation.

Thank you Jake. Today I'm excited to be joined over video conference by three small

business owners and graduates of Goldman Sachs 10,000 small business

program. program.

We're joined by Jenny Rips, founder and CEO of Owlsbrough in New York,

a beverage company that specializes in teas and botanical-based drinks.

We also have Dana White, founder and CEO of Paralee Boyd, a blowout salon in Detroit, and

Kari Parker, co-founder of Connie's Chicken and Waffles based in

Baltimore. Jenny Dana Kari thank you for joining me today. Let's dive right in and start with how are you keeping your businesses going right now?

We know that small businesses are in fight-of-flight mode.

Thankfully all of you have been businesses are in fight-of-flight mode.

Thankfully, all of you have been approved

or already received PPP funding.

What's been the impact of COVID-19 on your business and how well PPP funding help you manage through this time period.

Jenny, what's it like for you?

So COVID-19 occurred at sort of a critical moment for us as a business in a

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