Is a VC market upswing coming? Plus, post-summer tips & how to craft a compelling value proposition.

Welcome back to Innovation w/ Mark Peter Davis. After taking a few months off from the pod, we’re back at it. Here’s what’s covered on this week’s episode:
- Mike Rogers shares insights on the current market dynamics and data indicating a possible upturn in the venture capital market. The discussion emphasizes the importance of pricing your startup appropriately during different funding rounds.
- Mike and MPD also discuss the growth stage and IPO market, including Instacart's potential IPO and its impact on the private market.
- Mike also shares some tips on how entrepreneurs can hit the ground running after the summer slow down.
- Phuong Ireland talks about the significance of crafting a clear and concise value proposition for startups and provides a tool to help define it.