Haroon Mansoori

Haroon Mansoori

Haroon Mansoori is a seasoned entrepreneur and transformation strategist with over 31 years of experience, particularly in IT. He specializes in guiding businesses through major shifts, utilizing his extensive knowledge in cybersecurity and technology across various industries. His innovative approach integrates business strategy with insights from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), aligning organizational goals with individual growth. Mansoori has collaborated with major vendors to develop software security practices and led a significant DevSecOps implementation for a Fortune 100 company. His global experience includes working with Fortune 500 companies and startups, focusing on sustainable transformations that create lasting value. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration, he is also a prolific author in AI, cybersecurity, and leadership. Upcoming works include titles exploring AI's impact on various sectors. His published book "The Self-Building AI Metropolis" addresses the security challenges of AI-driven development. For more details about his work, visit haroonmansoori.com.

The Era of Flat-Rate AI Is Over. Here’s What That Means for Your Business.

Laptop showing code and rising AI cost graph next to a glowing meter, representing token-based billing for GitHub Copilot

GitHub ended flat-rate Copilot billing on June 1. Every AI interaction now has a price tag — and some teams are seeing costs jump 10x to 50x overnight. But the real story isn't GitHub's pricing change. It's what it signals for every business shipping AI features. The meter is running on both sides of your stack. Here's what leaders need to know before it shows up on your invoice.

AI Tools Are Bankrupting Companies That Fired Their Workers

Executive in a dark boardroom staring at a huge AI invoice as workers fade into digital interfaces, symbolizing companies going broke after replacing employees with AI tools.

Many CEOs think replacing employees with “unlimited” AI tools will slash costs—but the real bill comes later. This post explains how confusing pricing, creeping usage fees, and growing dependency on platforms like OpenAI turn short-term savings into long-term financial traps. Before you restructure your workforce around AI, understand the hidden costs and the coming price storm that could bankrupt unprepared companies.