First Factory COO Discusses AI Project Failure on The Balancing Act Podcast

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Don Gregori

August 6, 2026

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Why 80% of AI Projects Fail

Don Gregori, COO of First Factory, joined Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA, on The Balancing Act podcast to discuss why most AI projects fail and what leaders can do differently.

The two explore the mindset shift required to move past speed-focused AI adoption toward sustainable, well-planned implementation.

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Don Gregori

COO

Don Gregori is the Chief Operating Officer of First Factory, a multinational software solutions provider based in New York with nearshore operations in Costa Rica. A certified AI Business Leader, Don brings over 25 years of experience helping businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies navigate product development, digital transformation, and AI adoption. He is a contributing author to The AI Journal and the author of The Emergent Leader, releasing June 16, 2026.

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Why 80% of AI Projects Fail

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