Gonzalo Fuenzalida-Meriz, CEO of Andes, discusses how their startup uses microorganisms to remove carbon from the atmosphere. They introduce microbes into soil alongside agricultural seeds to expedite CO2 transformation. Andes also genetically modifies microorganisms to improve nitrogen fixation in crops, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. The podcast explores the significance of organic carbon in soil, the challenges of decomposing it, and the process of applying microbes for carbon removal.