<p>How much plastic do you consume?&nbsp;</p> <p>Meet Simon Mellin, CEO of The Modern Milkman a company that delivers plastic-free milk and groceries to your door.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Key links:</p> <p>The Modern Milkman website:&nbsp;<a href="https://themodernmilkman.co.uk/">https://themodernmilkman.co.uk/</a></p> <p>Simon Mellin profile: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmellin/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmellin/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Key timestamps:</p> <p>[00:44] How did a milk cart become a venture-backed business?</p> <p>[05:31] What's going on in groceries right now?</p> <p>[10:44] What's it like to be based in Lancashire?</p> <p>[12:29] What's your management philosophy?</p> <p>[13:54] What's happened as you've scaled?</p> <p>[16:18] What's the value of an inspiring mission?</p> <p>[18:20] How are you thinking about market expansion?</p> <p>[20:53] Where do you find yourself spending your time?</p> <p>[23:22] Quickfire questions</p> <p><br></p> <p>Got feedback? Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. And don't forget to hit follow/subscribe so you don't miss out on new episodes.</p>