First Factory COO Writes for The AI Journal on Adapting Your Business for AI

Don Gregori, COO of First Factory, argues that strategic software development, not just AI tools, is what businesses need to compete as AI adoption accelerates.

Don Gregori

February 26, 2026

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ADAPTING YOUR BUSINESS FOR AI

In this AI Journal article, First Factory COO Don Gregori makes the case that despite rapid AI advancement, experienced development teams remain essential for complex enterprise solutions.

He covers the need for custom integrations beyond generic AI tools, the growing security risks from AI-powered attacks, and why the strongest results come from pairing human architectural thinking with AI-generated code.

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Don Gregori

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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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