What Are You Waiting For?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode, GODOT Founder & CEO Andy Weinstein sits down with Shirley Zhong, co-founder and COO of Xatoms, a clean-tech startup using AI and quantum chemistry to discover new materials that purify water. Shirley shares her personal journey—from growing up near polluted rivers in China to co-founding one of the most awarded water innovation companies of the year.Shirley Zhong is a co-founder, and COO of Xatoms, which uses patented AI and quantum chemistry technology based on 7 years of R&D to discover new materials that can purify water from bacteria, viruses, and pesticides. The company has created 8 patented materials, which is applied as a coating and integrated into filters for industrial and community-scale water treatment. Xatoms is currently running three pilot projects in Kenya, South Africa and the United States. The company's other co-founders include CEO Diana Virgovicova, and CTO Kerem Topal Ismail.Shirley comes from a software engineering background and studied over 150+ business cases at the Richard Ivey Business School. Her career spans diverse roles in 6 early-stage startups, including positions as an AI developer, digital marketer, and business analyst, showcasing her versatility. Her global work experience covers Canada, China, Japan, and France. At Western University, Shirley is notable for launching the qualifying round of the Hult Prize competition at Ivey Business School, a prestigious global social entrepreneurship competition that serves as a pathway to a million-dollar prize.

In this episode, Dr. David Bray—technologist, nonpartisan intelligence advisor, and systems thinker—joins GODOT CEO Andy Weinstein for a wide-ranging conversation on culture, ethics, organizational design, and the math behind trust, autonomy, and collective intelligence.Dr. David A. Bray is a Distinguished Fellow and Chair of the Accelerator with the Alfred Lee Loomis Innovation Council at the non-partisan Henry L. Stimson Center. He also is a CEO and transformation leader for different “under the radar” tech and data ventures seeking to get started in novel situations. He is Principal at LeadDoAdapt Ventures and has served in a variety of leadership roles in turbulent environments, including bioterrorism preparedness and response from 2000-2005. Dr. Bray previously was the Executive Director for a bipartisan National Commission on R&D, provided non-partisan leadership as a federal agency Senior Executive, worked with the U.S. Navy and Marines on improving organizational adaptability, and aided U.S. Special Operation Command’s J5 Directorate on the challenges of countering disinformation online. He has received both the Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award and the National Intelligence Exceptional Achievement Medal. David accepted a leadership role in December 2019 to direct the successful bipartisan Commission on the Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies and Data that included Senator Mark Warner, Senator Rob Portman, Rep. Suzan DelBene, and Rep. Michael McCaul. From 2017 to the start of 2020, David also served as Executive Director for the People-Centered Internet coalition Chaired by Internet co-originator Vint Cerf and was named a Senior Fellow with the Institute for Human-Machine Cognition starting in 2018. In 2019, he was invited to give the AI World Society Distinguished Lecture to the United Nations on UN Charter Day. For twelve different startups, he has served as President, CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, and Strategic Advisor roles. He has been elected a distinguished Academy Fellow with the National Academy of Public Administration focused on the role of transformative technologies. Business Insider has named him one of the top “24 Americans Who Are Changing the World” under 40 and he was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.

Today, we had JoAnn Garbin on the podcast. JoAnn Garbin is a sustainability and technology entrepreneur with a 25-year track record of leading teams “from nothing to something to scale,” creating numerous innovative products and profitable businesses. During her tenure as Director of Innovation in Microsoft’s cloud business, she guided her team in developing billion-dollar opportunities, including the Regenerative Datacenter of the Future.  In 2024, she founded Regenerous Labs, a collaboration committed to creating cross-sector transformations. JoAnn is an active alumnus of Villanova University, where she studied mechanical engineering and philosophy.  Her fresh eyes and thought leadership were instrumental in driving novel insights into The Insider’s Guide to Innovation at Microsoft.  

The tables have turned and Andy Weinstein is interviewed by Jayden Wan. Andy shares his motivations, vision and what made him go from putting toilet paper on Pepsi trucks to converting apples into H2 and CO2.

In our first episode, Andy talks to Jayden about what motivated him to get involved in climate, what he hopes to do, and what does he want to be remembered for.

What Are You Waiting For? is a new podcast by Andy Weinstein, Founder & CEO of GODOT (godot.energy). Andy is a 3rd-generation Pepsi bottler turned waste-to-value entrepreneur talking to people about entrepreneurship, the circular economy, and what they're waiting for.