First Factory COO Featured in Functionize Blog on Team Building

Transformative software solutions aren't about rebuilding your team. First Factory's nearshore talent delivers long-term value and a true partnership.

Don Gregori

June 29, 2020

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This Functionize blog post by Jacqueline Emigh draws parallels between managing rock bands and leading software teams, featuring commentary from First Factory COO Don Gregori.

The piece covers four lessons: valuing diverse skill sets, building mutual respect across roles, allowing creative individuality within structure, and keeping perspective under pressure.

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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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