Humanity First.
Bennu was founded by scientists committed to addressing the existential threat of climate change. That commitment extends beyond emission reduction into broader environmental and community stewardship.
We cannot, and will not, create new human and environmental risks as we work to stabilize the climate.
Human and Environmental Impact Assessment
There's no point in a "fix" that ultimately harms humanity. Bennu is committed not just to developing and deploying technology, but to doing so within the appropriate regulations and in engagement with people who may be affected, or may feel they are affected, by our work. We began working with regulators and potential frontline communities from the very beginning of our research in methane removal approaches.
The Bennu Team
Collectively, the Bennu team brings more than 70 years of experience founding and running science-based startups in Silicon Valley and around the world, with individual experience in chemistry, software engineering, anthropology, supply chain and manufacturing, regulation, sales, and management.
David Henkel-Wallace
For more than 30 years, David has built and led technical teams in software, pharmaceuticals, distributed energy generation, and others in the US, Europe, India, and Japan. His experience spans product development and design to business models, sales, partnerships, and regulatory relations.
Co-founder and CEO
Rocío Herbert
A degreed anthropologist, Rocio is responsible for our marketing, communication, and social license. She works with frontline communities, NGOs, and regulators to ensure that our work is understood and accepted beyond the technical details. Previously, she was a software developer and project manager, ensuring products were completed on time and within scope, a role she also fills at Bennu.
Co-founder and
Director of Marketing and Outreach
Jeff Shrager, Ph.D
Jeff has four decades of experience in science and engineering across academia, industry, and startups. He has contributed to fields such as marine biology, drug discovery, robotics, AI and AI-based medicine, and physics. In addition to his role at Bennu, Jeff is an adjunct professor at Stanford.
Chief Scientist
Responsible Science
Our team has been investigating methane elimination technology in the lab for years, and we’re excited to pilot our technology on Lomar shipping vessels through 2024. During our pilot, we’ll measure more than methane reductions. We’re committed to examining all potential environmental and community impacts and sharing our findings with climate, methane and community stakeholders.
