Milestone-Based

Scoped, Priced, and Delivered with Certainty

Hundreds of successful products built over 25+ years. A fixed price, clearly defined milestones, and a full cross-functional team, from concept to post-launch. 

Simple and Direct Consulting

Clear Recommendations, Ready To Be Put Into Action

Guaranteed Price

We commit to the project cost up front. You always know what you are paying before work begins. That number does not change without your approval.

Tackle Complexity First

We deliberately address the hardest technical challenges early in the engagement, so we can honor the plan we’ve aligned on and protect your timeline and budget.

Built-In Accountability

Bi-weekly demos, scheduled UAT windows, and post-release support are built into every engagement. We build in the time to discuss, address, and test.

The Consulting Process

Four Phases of Your Engagement

  1. DevelopmentYour dedicated team deliberately tackles the most complex challenges first and communicates progress throughout.
  1. Scope & PlanTogether we define the full project scope, agree on all key milestones and technologies, then lock in the fixed price.
  1. UAT & LaunchUAT is built in. We resolve issues identified during UAT at no additional cost, then support a smooth production launch.
  1. Post-launch Support
    Every project includes a structured post-launch support period with the option to transition to staff aug for future work.
WhoM We Serve

Ideal Client Profiles for Our Consulting Services

Founders & Product Leaders

Entrepreneurs and CPOs bringing a new product to market who need a full-stack team and a predictable budget

CTOs with Fixed Budgets

Technology leaders who need to deliver a project within board-approved budgets and cannot absorb scope creep or cost overruns

Companies Modernizing Legacy Systems

Organizations replacing aging software who need clarity of scope and a partner with deep experience across dozens of technology stacks

Businesses Needing Mobile or Web Applications

Companies in Financial Services, Healthcare, eCommerce, and beyond who need a supplemental market-ready product

New Product Development

Transform your idea into a market-ready product with a dedicated cross-functional team that manages everything from architecture through launch.

What You Get:

  • Discovery sessions with your stakeholders
  • UX/UI design, including prototypes and final design specs
  • Full-stack engineering and QA across the full tech stack
  • Project management and sprint oversight 
  • UAT window and post-launch support included

Ideal For: Founders, product leaders, and innovation teams bringing a new software product to market.

Platform Modernization

Legacy systems slow teams down and introduce risk. Execute your migration with minimal disruption to your business.

What You Get:

  • Migration strategy and phased modernization roadmap
  • Re-platforming or rebuilding on modern technology stacks 
  • Data migration and third-party integration
  • Performance and security testing before go-live

Ideal For: Organizations running outdated systems that are expensive to maintain, difficult to scale, or no longer supported.

AI-Enhanced Product Builds

Embed intelligent capabilities into your product from day one.

 

What You Get:

  • AI opportunity assessment and solution design tailored to your product
  • Generative, predictive, and conversational AI feature development
  • Integration with OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Llama, and AWS Bedrock
  • Scalable infrastructure using LangChain, LangGraph, Kubernetes, and modern cloud platforms

Ideal For: Product teams that want to launch with AI capabilities built in, not added as an afterthought.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you want to know, explained clearly

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How do you determine the fixed price?

Price is established after a thorough discovery phase where we define the full scope, agree on milestones, and account for complexity. We do not provide fixed pricing before we understand what we are building. This protects both us: you get an honest number, and we commit to delivering against it.

Who is on the project team?

Team composition varies based on client need, but most engagements include UX/UI design, engineering, QA, a project manager, and dedicated management oversight. Depending on scope, your team may also include a business analyst, and DevOps engineer.

How long does a typical project take?

Project timelines vary by scope and complexity. Most engagements range from three to nine months. We provide a detailed timeline with milestones as part of the scoping process. We generally tackle the most complex technical challenges first so we can honor the agreed plan.

What industries and technologies do you work with?

We have delivered products across Financial Services, Healthcare, eCommerce, Transportation, Education, Sports & Entertainment, and many more. Our teams are fluent in React, Angular, Node.js, .NET, Java, Python, React Native, iOS, Android, and AWS,  as well as AI frameworks including LangChain, OpenAI, and AWS Bedrock.

How do you ensure quality throughout the project?

Developers leverage AI tools for code quality and automation review. All code is reviewed by another engineer in PR requests. QA engineering is embedded in every sprint. We demo progress bi-weekly so your team can provide feedback in real time. Before launch, a clearly scoped UAT window gives your stakeholders formal sign-off control.

What happens if the scope changes mid-project?

We build flexibility into every engagement and address scope changes transparently. Any meaningful change to the agreed scope is discussed openly, and updated estimates are provided before work proceeds. We never add cost without your explicit approval.

Do you offer post-launch support after the project is complete?

Yes. Every project includes structured post-launch support. After the agreed-upon period, many clients choose to transition into a Staff Augmentation or Maintenance contract to continue evolving their product after launch.

What makes First Factory different from other development firms?

We have built hundreds of products over 25+ years across nearly every industry. We bring both technical depth and business acumen. Our engineers are problem solvers and communicators, not just coders. Senior leadership, including our CEO and COO, remains accessible throughout every engagement.