What Are You Waiting For?

Andy Weinstein
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A conversation exploring the pivotal moments, values, and actions that move leaders from intention to execution — in business, in sustainability, and in life. Andy Weinstein, the host of What Are You Waiting For?, is the CEO & Founder of GODOT, a large-scale waste-to-value company converting wastestreams into fuel and fizz for the beverage industry. As a third-generation Pepsi bottler, Andy realized that the biggest opportunity in his industry isn’t selling beverages — it’s solving for the waste we leave behind. New episodes every Tuesday, 12:00PST. Visit godot.energy to learn more.

  1. Harnessing Hydrogen: Whitaker B. Irvin Jr. - President & CEO @ Q Hydrogen

    10/09/2025

    Harnessing Hydrogen: Whitaker B. Irvin Jr. - President & CEO @ Q Hydrogen

    In this episode, Whitaker B. Irvin Jr., President & CEO of Q Hydrogen, joins Andy Weinstein, Founder & CEO of GODOT, for an in-depth conversation about innovation, family legacy, and the next era of renewable energy. Whit shares how his journey—from Babson College to Raytheon and eventually to leading his family’s company—has shaped his vision for making economically viable renewable hydrogen a global reality.

    48 min
  2. Culture And Capital: Alex Borschow - Managing Partner at Rocana Ventures

    09/12/2025

    Culture And Capital: Alex Borschow - Managing Partner at Rocana Ventures

    In this episode, Andy Weinstein sits down with Alex Borschow, Managing Partner at Rocana Ventures, to trace his journey from growing up in Puerto Rico to investing in better-for-you consumer products.  Along the way, Alex reflects on his admiration for nature and sustainable practices, and draws lessons from working with or observing companies like Splendid Spoon, The Jackfruit Company / Jack & Annie’s, Alipop, Poppy, and BOWIE. He also shares insights influenced by institutions and individuals including MIT Sloan, Chris McDivitt-Tompkins (Patagonia / The North Face), and even cultural figures like Bad Bunny—revealing how culture, flavor, authenticity, and story shape both product and consumer behavior.

    45 min
  3. Code Meets Communication: Tammy Wang - CEO & Co-Founder of Simsola AI

    08/19/2025

    Code Meets Communication: Tammy Wang - CEO & Co-Founder of Simsola AI

    In this episode of What Are You Waiting For? By GODOT, GODOT Founder & CEO Andy Weinstein sits down with Tammy Wang, CEO of Simsola AI and former SVP of Data Science at Korn Ferry. Tammy shares her journey from early roles at Microsoft, Zillow, and The Walt Disney Company’s Digital Interactive Group to building Simsola AI, a platform that uses AI to enhance real-world communication skills. Drawing on lessons from her passion for dance and her experience bridging cultural differences after moving from Beijing to the U.S. (studying at Tulane University in New Orleans), Tammy explains how visibility, practice, and empathy can transform both individual growth and organizational culture.She also reflects on pivotal experiences—like meeting with Hans Tung at a Momento Ventures Limited event—exploring the challenges of AI in recruitment, the role of culture in talent development, and how leaders can balance human connection with technology to empower people at scale.

    53 min
  4. Global Green Innovation: Hee Jung - CEO of SK Chemicals America, Head of Investments & Innovation at SK Discovery

    07/22/2025

    Global Green Innovation: Hee Jung - CEO of SK Chemicals America, Head of Investments & Innovation at SK Discovery

    In this episode of What Are You Waiting For? By GODOT?, GODOT Founder & CEO Andy Weinstein sits down with Hee S. Jung—a systems-level leader whose journey spans a Himalayan boarding school, the U.S. military alliance in Iraq, and comprehensive leadership roles as the CEO of SK chemicals America, Head of Investments and Innovation at SK Discovery. Hee Jung is the Chief Executive Officer of SK Chemicals America, where he leads the chemical business across North and South America with a strong emphasis on green chemical initiatives and the Earth Care program. He's successfully expanded the team's portfolio to include copolyester, adhesives, coatings, polymers, bio-based products, and recycled materials. Concurrently, as VP of the Global Innovation Center at SK Gas USA, Hee drives sustainability and global business expansion for all SK discovery operating companies. He's broadened the investment thesis to encompass Property tech and Deep tech alongside Climate tech, making both direct and indirect investments. Before his current leadership roles, Hee excelled as a Corporate Venture Capitalist, focusing on strategic investments in Cleantech, renewables, and sustainable energy. His extensive background in the oil & energy industry as an Interface Manager equipped him with robust skills in negotiation, project management, risk management, and procurement. Hee's strong foundation in program and project management is rooted in a BS in Business (Business Process Management) and Math from Indiana University Bloomington.

    48 min
  5. Daring to Build: Nigel Sharp - 3x Founder & Co-Founder of Aquagga

    07/15/2025

    Daring to Build: Nigel Sharp - 3x Founder & Co-Founder of Aquagga

    In this episode of What Are You Waiting For? By GODOT, GODOT Founder & CEO Andy Weinstein speaks with Nigel Sharp —three-time founder, deep tech entrepreneur, and Co-Founder at Aquagga Inc.—about what it really takes to build a startup at the edge of what’s possible.With a background in engineering and business development, Nigel has grown multiple technology startups and mentored over 460 companies globally. From developing a voice-and-gesture-controlled whiteboard system years before the rise of Siri or ChatGPT to mentoring 450+ startups, Nigel shares the often-unseen challenges of timing, capital, and deep tech risk. He reflects on building across Armenia, Bulgaria, and the U.S.—with support from Microsoft’s Imagine Cup, presenting at TEDx, and early funding from the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation Armenia and Bulgarian accelerator Eleven Ventures.

    55 min
  6. The Power of Data-Driven Investment: Matei Zatreanu - Founder of System2

    07/08/2025

    The Power of Data-Driven Investment: Matei Zatreanu - Founder of System2

    In this episode of What Are You Waiting For? By GODOT, GODOT Founder & CEO Andy Weinstein speaks with Matei Zatreanu, a data-driven investor and Founder of System2, about the rise of alternative data, the hidden biases in big datasets, and how his journey from communist Romania to Wall Street shaped his values around trust, resilience, and entrepreneurship. Matei founded System2 to augment investment research with data and technology. Matei has advocated for more data in investing on platforms ranging from CNBC to Bloomberg to various industry conferences. He previously spent eight years at King Street Capital, where he played a leading role augmenting fundamental research with data. Matei holds an MA in math from Columbia University and BAs in psychology, math, government, and economics from Cornell University.

    1h 9m
  7. The Intrapreneurial Organization: Kaihan Krippendorff - Founder & CEO of ⁠Outthinker Networks

    07/01/2025

    The Intrapreneurial Organization: Kaihan Krippendorff - Founder & CEO of ⁠Outthinker Networks

    In this episode of What Are You Waiting For? By GODOT?, GODOT Founder & CEO Andy Weinstein speaks with Kaihan Krippendorff—author, speaker, and Founder & CEO of Outthinker Networks, a peer network for Chief Strategy Officers and Chief Innovation Officers at Fortune 500 companies. Together, they explore how modern organizations can become more innovative, efficient, and human-centered by embracing intrapreneurship, modularity, and decentralized leadership. Kaihan Krippendorff is a globally recognized business strategist, keynote speaker, and CEO of Outthinker Networks. With over two decades of experience, he has helped leading organizations—including Microsoft, L’Oréal, Lockheed Martin, and Johnson & Johnson—unlock over $3 billion in new annual revenue through bold, future-focused strategy. A former McKinsey consultant, Kaihan is the creator of the Outthinker methodology and a trusted advisor to Chief Strategy and Innovation Officers worldwide. Named a top global business thinker by Thinkers50 and Global Gurus, Kaihan has authored six books, including Outthink the Competition and Driving Innovation from Within. He teaches at NYU and Florida International University, contributes to Fast Company and Harvard Business Review, and hosts the Outthinkers Podcast. With academic credentials from Wharton, Columbia, LBS, and a doctorate in strategy, Kaihan brings a global, interdisciplinary lens to the future of business.

    51 min
  8. Waste to Wealth in Plastic Recycling: Aryan Aggarwal - CEO of Recycle Plastics

    06/24/2025

    Waste to Wealth in Plastic Recycling: Aryan Aggarwal - CEO of Recycle Plastics

    In this episode of What Are You Waiting For? By GODOT, GODOT Founder & CEO Andy Weinstein speaks with Aryan Aggarwal, CEO of Recycle Plastics and an industry leader reshaping India’s recycling landscape. Together, they dive deep into the global waste crisis—such as how only 9% of plastic is recycled—and what it will take to build truly circular economies. Aryan Aggarwal is passionate about addressing the global plastic waste challenge and advancing the circular economy. At Recycle Plastics, he developed the innovative concept of generating plastic credits, enabling brands to eliminate their plastic footprint and achieve plastic neutrality. Aryan has built strong partnerships with co-processors, urban local bodies, and waste pickers across India, facilitating the sourcing and recycling of thousands of tonnes of plastic waste that would otherwise pollute landfills and water bodies.

    40 min
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A conversation exploring the pivotal moments, values, and actions that move leaders from intention to execution — in business, in sustainability, and in life. Andy Weinstein, the host of What Are You Waiting For?, is the CEO & Founder of GODOT, a large-scale waste-to-value company converting wastestreams into fuel and fizz for the beverage industry. As a third-generation Pepsi bottler, Andy realized that the biggest opportunity in his industry isn’t selling beverages — it’s solving for the waste we leave behind. New episodes every Tuesday, 12:00PST. Visit godot.energy to learn more.

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