"Millennial Startup Founder Transforms Carbon Emissions into Rocks, Aided by Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy"

Talal Hasan, founder and CEO of 44.01, a startup backed by Bill Gates, has developed a process to accelerate the safe deposition of carbon dioxide (CO2) into rocks called peridotite. By injecting CO2 into water and dissolving it into rock deep below the Earth's surface, the company can trap carbon in the rock permanently. Hasan aims to convert one million tons of carbon into mineralized peridotite annually by 2030. The company's work aligns with the UN's goal of removing one gigaton of CO2 per year by 2030. Breakthrough Energy Ventures has provided support and mentorship to 44.01, helping them scale their business and reduce costs.