First Factory Featured on The Scope 3 Podcast Alongside S&P Global

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

September 10, 2025

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Episode 33 of The Scope 3 Podcast features First Factory COO Don Gregori alongside Andrew Baer of S&P Global, discussing how the two organizations built a technology partnership rooted in trust and transparency, including First Factory’s rapid transition to carbon neutrality.

The episode also includes a conversation with Proxima consultants on embedding sustainability into procurement decisions.

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.