Startup stories
Software development for startups that scale
Startup Collaborations: Early wins, long-term success

Social Media Cannabis Style
A cannabis social review platform connects enthusiasts with expert ratings and community insights. First Factory built Budist using React Native, NestJS, and GraphQL, featuring custom deep-linking technology, 100-point product ratings, and serving as the official judging platform for California State Fair's Golden Bear awards.

Private Label Investing Platform
A startup revolutionizes live event experiences with a mobile app enabling real-time seat switching at venues. Using React Native, Node.js, and AI moderation, the platform empowers fans with unprecedented flexibility, validated through a successful beta launch at Citi Field.

LIVE EVENT TICKET EXCHANGE
A startup revolutionizes live event experiences with a mobile app enabling real-time seat switching at venues. Using React Native, Node.js, and AI moderation, the platform empowers fans with unprecedented flexibility, validated through a successful beta launch at Citi Field.

Digital Affirmations
WithLuv transforms digital celebrations by delivering personalized affirmations from loved ones over weeks or months. Our team built a comprehensive platform using Next.js, Supabase, and sophisticated scheduling algorithms to create meaningful, lasting connections beyond traditional greeting cards.

Digital Twins for AI Cybersecurity
Discover how First Factory helped Frenos build the world's first Autonomous OT Security Assessment Platform. Using Go, React, ArangoDB, and Kubernetes, we helped develop a revolutionary AI-powered solution that protects critical infrastructure through digital twins and autonomous vulnerability detection.

AWS for AI Analytics
Discover how we designed a scalable, multi-region AWS architecture for a stealth-mode AI analytics startup. Learn key strategies for building enterprise-grade applications that deliver low latency and robust security while automatically handling regional failover and meeting stringent compliance requirements for retail analytics platforms.
