Why an Inspiring Mission is Everything | Simon Mellin, CEO of The Modern Milkman (Series A)

How much plastic do you consume?  Meet Simon Mellin, CEO of The Modern Milkman a company that delivers plastic-free milk and groceries to your door. In this episode, Simon talks about how a milk cart became venture-backed, we discuss his journey to Series B, and the importance of hiring when building a low-ego culture. Key links: The Modern Milkman website: https://themodernmilkman.co.uk/ Simon Mellin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmellin/ Key timestamps: [00:44] How did a milk cart become a venture-backed business? [05:31] What's going on in groceries right now? [10:44] What's it like to be based in Lancashire? [12:29] What's your management philosophy? [13:54] What's happened as you've scaled? [16:18] What's the value of an inspiring mission? [18:20] How are you thinking about market expansion? [20:53] Where do you find yourself spending your time? [23:22] Quickfire questions Got feedback? Email us at podcast@foundercoach.co. And don't forget to hit follow/subscribe so you don't miss out on new episodes.

Om Podcasten

Dave Bailey gets up close and personal with scale-up tech CEOs so you can hear the unvarnished truth about growing a business. Dave is one of Europe's top CEO coaches and his blog, The Founder Coach, is read by millions of entrepreneurs each year. Now, Dave's on a mission to help other CEOs share their stories about what it really means to be CEO. Listen in as Dave discusses what happens after you raise a Series A—growing the team, managing the board, and the challenges that keep founders up at night. Hit subscribe and get ready for some powerful conversations.