Amanda Weeks

Amanda Weeks is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ambrosia, a New York-based startup focused on addressing food waste through innovative and sustainable products. Ambrosia is recognized for its first product, Veles, which is a closed-loop, all-purpose household cleaner derived from food waste. This cleaner exemplifies a circular economy model by utilizing ingredients that would otherwise contribute to landfills, thereby promoting sustainability while also saving significant amounts of water.245

Before founding Ambrosia in 2014, Weeks co-founded Industrial/Organic, a company dedicated to creating sustainable materials through biotechnology. She has extensive experience in digital marketing and analytics, having worked in various roles including Manager of Digital Insights & Analytics at Mindshare and Director of Research & Analytics at Kaplow Communications. Her background also includes positions in the arts, which have enriched her diverse skill set.156

Weeks is deeply passionate about environmental sustainability and waste management. Under her leadership, Ambrosia aims to revolutionize how companies think about waste, aspiring to become a key player in the circular economy, similar to how DuPont operates in the chemicals industry.35