In this episode of Accelerate Science Now, host Adeline DeYoung interviews Anastasia Gamick, co-founder and president of Convergent Research. They discuss the innovative concept of Focused Research Organizations (FROs), which aim to accelerate scientific progress by addressing critical bottlenecks in research and technology. Anastasia shares her journey through various tech startups, the importance of multidisciplinary teams, and how FROs can provide solutions that traditional academic and for-profit models cannot. The conversation also touches on the future of FROs, their collaboration with government entities, and advice for young scientists and entrepreneurs looking to make an impact in their fields.