Is a VC market upswing coming? Plus, how to hit the ground running after the summer slow down & 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.<br/>Links:Follow us on Twitter: @mpd, @interplay, @MikeyjrogPodcast Links: Website, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn<br/>