22: The Last Mile of E-Commerce - with Milo Stössel, the Co-Founder of Quickpac

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In todays episode, I am speaking with Milo Stössel, co-founder and CEO of the Swiss transportation startup quickpac. Their vision is to fulfill the transition of ecommerce to be more sustainable and seamless. Quickpac is the only one in Switzerland with a 100% electric vehicle fleet for last mile delivery.

Founded in 2019, quickpac quickly scaled up to 6 delivery hubs, 300 vehicles and above 300 employees. At SwissCommerce, my former company, we were one of the first customers to use their services.

In this episode, we will talk about the challenges to create a sustainable fleet, scaling up and how to balance shopping convenience with sustainability.
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Join me as we journey through the captivating story of Milo Stössel, the co-founder and CEO of Quickpac. Quickpac is revolutionizing the e-commerce delivery landscape by prioritizing sustainability without compromising customer convenience. Milo reveals the trials and tribulations they encountered while building a 100% electric vehicle fleet and how they surmounted these challenges to become a leader in their industry.
Listen in as Milo discusses the pivotal role of multi-carrier availability in shaping the future of e-commerce. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Quickpac, with its network of 60 depots and two daily delivery routes, ensures efficiency and flexibility in its operations. Discover the innovative strategies, such as dynamic route planning and colored labels, that this savvy startup employs to keep ahead of the curve while reducing CO2 emissions in last-mile delivery.
Lastly, Milo delves into the complexities and costs associated with transitioning to electric trucks. Hear firsthand about Quickpac's initiatives to minimize carbon footprint and why sustainability is paramount in the transportation and logistics sectors. Don't miss out on Milo's advice for others navigating the capex-intensive sustainability business landscape, his thoughts on the climate crisis, and his steadfast belief that it can be resolved. Plug into this enlightening conversation and stay inspired!
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Chapters

1. 22: The Last Mile of E-Commerce - with Milo Stössel, the Co-Founder of Quickpac (00:00:00)

2. It would be great if you guide us through your entrepreneurial journey and what made you decide to start Quickpac as the first full electrical last mile provider? (00:02:30)

3. What was the driving factor behind founding Quickpac? (00:05:05)

4. Were you able to build off of the infrastructure from Quickmail AG? (00:07:07)

5. How does Quickpac work? (00:08:04)

6. How does E-comerce compare to in-person shopping for CO2 emissions? (00:13:30)

7. It is good for returns to be made easier? (00:19:00)

8. What strategies are you using to make it to net zero? (00:20:20)

9. Where are we when it comes to electric vehicles? (00:22:45)

10. Are electric vehicles or hydrogen vehicles better? (00:24:10)

11. What other net zero initiatives are you a part of? (00:25:20)

12. What are the plans for the future and what are the biggest challenges you face? (00:28:00)

13. How have you seen the market cool down? (00:31:43)

14. What is your advice to other founders? (00:33:00)

15. What books or podcasts do you reccomend? (00:34:00)

16. What makes you confident that we can solve the climate crisis? (00:36:15)

17. How can people get in touch with you? (00:39:00)