economies and financial markets of many countries, including the geographical areas in which we operate. While it is unknown how long these conditions will last and what the complete financial effect will be to the Company, COVID-19 may have an adverse effect on our business. While we are taking diligent steps to mitigate any possible disruptions to our business, we are unable to predict the extent or nature of these impacts, at this time, to our future financial condition and results of operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, our cash and cash equivalents increased by $115,530 reflecting net proceeds from financing activities of $844,037 partially offset by cash used in operations of $728,507. At June 30, 2021 the Company had a working capital deficit of $1,520,722 and cash on hand of $380,443. Working capital deficit totaled $660,955 excluding derivative liabilities – convertible notes-payable of $859,767. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, our cash and cash equivalents increased by $127,076, reflecting cash provided by financing activities of $372,999, partially offset by cash used in operations of $245,923.
Operating Activities
Cash flows used in operating activities totaled $728,507 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to cash flows used of $245,923for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in cash flows used in operating activities is primarily the result of an increase in inventory purchases, a reduction in accounts payable and an increase in the loss from operations impacted by increased costs related to public Company operations, increased marketing efforts and ramp of research and development costs on the POD.
Financing Activities
Cash flows provided by financing activities totaled $844,037 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to $372,999 for the six months ended June 30,2020. The cash flows provided in the 2021 period are primarily the result of $950,000 in net proceeds from convertible promissory notes partially offset by debt repayments totaling $105,963.
In February and March 2021, holders of convertible promissory notes converted principal and accrued interest totaling $190,050 into 1,019,113 shares of common stock.
In February 2021, the Company issued 1,100,000 shares of common stock to the Company’s CEO as compensation expense at a value of $604,890 or $0.5499 per share.
In February 2021, the Company issued 1,084,120 shares of common stock in conjunction with various agreements for financial advisory consulting services for a value of $693,837 or $0.64 per share.
In April 2021, the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock in conjunction with a consulting agreement for strategic advisory services for a value of $8,400 or $0.168 per share.
In June 2021, the Company issued 1,200,000 shares of common stock in conjunction with a consulting agreement for strategic advisory services for a value of $102,000 or $0.085 per share.
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, holders of convertible promissory notes converted principal of $692,000 and accrued interest totaling $30,133 into 13,180,688 at prices ranging from $0.02526- $0.2659 per share. As of August 15, 2021, holders of convertible promissory notes converted principal of $285,000 and accrued interest totaling $9,062 into 7,748,533 shares of common stock.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company is not required to provide information required by this Item.