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Lessons from the LeapThe Financial Blind Spots Holding Founders Back and How To Fix ThemPam Meissner is the C-Suite Leader of Cathedral Capital (CathCap), a firm that provides fractional CFO and strategic finance services to growing businesses and law firms. In her role, she helps business owners manage their finances to maximize profitability. As a former CPA, CFO, and COO, Pam has worked with large accounting firms, multinational corporations, and small business owners. In this episode… Scaling a business is never a straight path, especially when founders are forced to make decisions with imperfect data. Many leaders struggle to build financial clarity, strengthen their team, and prepare for long-term gro...
2025-11-2038 min
The AI for Sales PodcastNavigating AI in Healthcare Technologysummary
In this episode of the AI for Sales podcast, host Chad Burmeister speaks with Ghazenfer Mansoor, CEO of Technology Rivers, about the intersection of AI and healthcare technology. They discuss the importance of user experience in app development, the role of AI in streamlining software processes, and the misconceptions surrounding AI's capabilities. Ghazenfer shares insights from his book 'Beyond the Download' and emphasizes the need for a human touch in technology. The conversation also touches on emerging AI technologies, ethical considerations, and essential skills for leveraging AI effectively.
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The focus should be on user experience, not just downloads.
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2025-11-1536 minLessons from the LeapHow To Let Your Team Fail and Grow: Leadership Insights for Tech ManagersSteve Dwire is the Founder and Technology Leadership Coach at Northway Insights, a boutique coaching practice that partners with IT and software engineering leaders to grow their impact and influence. With over two decades of experience leading multiple technology and engineering teams from Fortune 500 to startups, he helps technology leaders develop personal growth. Steve is also an Engineering Leadership Mentor at adplist.org. In this episode… Some professionals experience remorse after landing a coveted leadership role when they realize the challenges are different from what they expected. As they transition into management, they often struggle with...
2025-11-1335 min
Disruptive CEO NationEp 314: Beyond the Download: The Business of Mobile Apps with Ghazenfer Monsoor, Founder and CEO of Technology Rivers; Reston, VA, USAIf your product strategy stops at the download, you’re leaving impact—and revenue—on the table.
In this conversation, I sit down with Ghazenfer Mansoor, CEO & founder of Technology Rivers, to talk about building software that actually gets used, loved, and shared. Ghazenfer has been in mobile since the pre-iPhone days and has led the build of nearly 60 apps, primarily in healthcare. We explore ideas from his forthcoming book, Beyond the Download, including why retention beats acquisition, when a mobile app truly makes sense (and when a web experience is smarter), and how AI-driven, proprietary workflows can be...
2025-11-1227 minLessons from the LeapBuilding Scalable and Impactful Digital Learning ToolsPatrick Faga is the Founder of FirstWork, a digital lesson delivery platform. As a former behavioral therapist and research assistant, he created FirstWork to digitize discrete trial training (DTT) for ABA professionals. Under Patrick's leadership, FirstWork has become the most popular DTT app, with over 25,000 BCBAs, RBTs, educators, and parents using the platform to support thousands of learners. In this episode… Technology has reshaped how professionals teach, learn, and deliver care. Yet in many therapy and education settings, paper-based processes remain the norm, slowing progress and limiting engagement. How can digital tools make learning faster, mo...
2025-11-0637 min
#shifthappens in the Digital Workplace PodcastEp. 114: The Foundation of AI Adoption Success in HealthcareIn this #shifthappens episode, Ghazenfer Mansoor, CEO and founder of Technology Rivers, shares how real AI adoption in healthcare starts with trust, not tech. From HIPAA-first design to clinician-led workflows, Ghazenfer reveals why starting small, designing for compliance, and embedding AI invisibly into operations are the keys to scaling transformation in the industry. He also dives into the ethical challenges of bias, the strategic tension between HIPAA and GDPR, and why human oversight remains essential in care delivery.
2025-10-3029 minLessons from the LeapHow Founders Can Build Resilience and Readiness for Sustainable GrowthPhilippe (Phil) Neil is the CEO of Founders Compass™, a leadership and human-performance firm helping startup founders grow. Having scaled a healthcare startup to over $70 million in revenue annually and $30 million EBITDA, he created the Founder Readiness™ framework that integrates neuroscience, emotional mastery, decision clarity, and intuition. Phil is also the Founder and General Partner of Phil Neil Ventures, a venture capital arm where he builds bold companies. In this episode… Entrepreneurship is a journey filled with growth, setbacks, and moments of deep self-discovery. Many founders focus on scaling revenue and building teams but overlook the emo...
2025-10-3029 minLessons from the LeapThe Science of Engagement: Using Brain Research To Build Apps and Health ToolsBethany Ranes, PhD, is the Founder and Chief Research Scientist at Interocept Labs, where she translates neuroscience insights into practical, real-world solutions. With prior leadership roles at UnitedHealth Group, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, and the US Army, she has decades of experience in cognitive neuroscience, behavior change, and health systems integration. Bethany also writes the Firing and Wiring blog, which shares accessible neuroscience insights for individuals and organizations. In this episode… From understanding how the brain predicts pain to designing technology that keeps users engaged, the line between science and experience has become increasingly blurred. How...
2025-10-1632 minLessons from the LeapLessons on Pivoting Careers and Growing a StartupDustin Ward is the Founder and President of Tee Time LLC, an app-based platform that uses golf to foster community connection and promote inclusion. He is also the Founder and President of It Is Time…LLC, a consulting firm that works with organizations across Maine and New England to address systemic bias. With experience promoting racial equity, community organizing, and social entrepreneurship, Dustin holds several leadership positions, including serving as an honorary member of the nonprofit Mindbridge and being the first person of color to become a Select Board Member of New Gloucester. In this episode… Wh...
2025-10-1630 minLessons from the LeapPractical Strategies for Aligning Business Goals and Development TeamsJoe Hubert is a technical manager, systems analyst, and solution architect. He provides strategic guidance to professionals and organizations on leveraging LLMs and generative AI technologies to enhance business operations and customer experiences. Joe wrote and self-published an e-book titled Concept-Based Machine Intelligence. In this episode… Software projects often fail not because of technical shortcomings, but rather due to unclear guidance, misaligned expectations, and communication gaps between business leaders and development teams. Agile practices promise flexibility but can sometimes lead to endless iteration without a clear direction. How can organizations bridge these gaps to foster in...
2025-10-1635 min
Healthcare Leadership ExcellenceEpisode 155: Reducing EMR Burden with AI with Ghazenfer MansoorIn this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I’m joined by Ghazenfer Mansoor, Founder and CEO of Technology River, a healthcare software development firm specializing in HIPAA-compliant applications and AI integration. Ghazenfer shares what it means to build solutions at the intersection of compliance, innovation, and clinical usability, and why trust, not just encryption, is the true core of HIPAA.He talks about the burden physicians face with electronic medical records and how AI can now generate SOAP notes directly from patient encounters, cutting hours of after-hours documentation into minutes. He also explains how ro...
2025-09-2936 min
Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship AdviceBuilding Future-Proof Tech Skills With Ghazenfer MansoorGhazenfer Mansoor is the CEO of Technology Rivers, a Virginia-based firm that helps startups and healthcare organizations build compliant, AI-powered software through a structured product strategy approach. Under his leadership, the company has developed nearly 60 apps across industries, with a focus on healthcare and AI-driven productivity. Originally from Pakistan, Ghazenfer's early adoption of emerging technologies such as Java led to a career in the US, pioneering roles in mobile app development, and eventually founding Technology Rivers. He is also the author of Beyond the Download, where he shares practical strategies for app growth and innovation. I...
2025-09-2433 min
SaaS FuelSaaS Growth Mindset: Build Solutions That Scale, Not Just Features | Ghazenfer Mansoor | 313In this episode of SaaS Fuel, host Jeff Mains sits down with Ghazenfer Mansoor, CEO of Technology Rivers, to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing SaaS development, scaling, and operations. With a background in healthcare and custom software, Ghazenfer shares his "10x Blueprint," unpacking the frameworks and mindsets founders need to leapfrog the competition without falling into the common trap of feature overload. The discussion covers the shift from feature-chasing to outcome-driven innovation, managing compliance in healthcare SaaS, harnessing AI-powered development tools, and the enduring importance of process, customer discovery, and balancing customization with scalability. Ghazenfer...
2025-08-2638 minLessons from the LeapAvoiding Costly Mistakes: The Blueprint Process in Software DevelopmentGhazenfer Mansoor is the Founder and CEO of Technology Rivers, a software company developing HIPAA-compliant web, mobile, and cloud-based healthcare software applications. As a seasoned advisor and investor in technology and healthcare, he has fulfilled roles as an architect, programmer, software engineer, user experience specialist, product developer, growth hacker, and chief technology officer. In this episode… Businesses often encounter inefficiencies and missed opportunities when off-the-shelf software tools can't support their unique processes. Many entrepreneurs and startups also waste resources building features their customers don't need. How can companies avoid these costly mistakes and create tech so...
2025-08-0415 min
The Medcurity Podcast: HIPAA Compliance | Security | Technology | HealthcareAI Isn’t Plug and Play—What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know with Ghazenfer MansoorAI can’t fix a broken process—it only makes it more visible. In this episode, Ghazenfer Mansoor, CEO of Technology Rivers, shares how healthcare teams can set the right foundation before bringing AI into the mix. From workflow design to HIPAA compliance, he breaks down what it really takes to use AI well—and why security has to come first.Connect with Ghazenfer Mansoor at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmansoor/Learn more: https://technologyrivers.com | https://medcurity.com #Healt...
2025-07-0935 min
Fully ManagedCustom Healthcare Software Development: AI, HIPAA Compliance & AutomationHere are three things you’ll learn in this episode: 🔹 The role of AI in software development 🔹 Navigating HIPAA compliance in mobile and web applications 🔹 How process automation helps healthcare companies scale About Ghazenfer Mansoor and Technology Rivers a - Website: https://technologyrivers.com/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmansoor/ ✨Sponsors✨ Penji, the human-first creative subscription service for agencies and teams. Enter code for 15% off your first...
2025-04-1121 min
Systems SimplifiedInnovating Software Systems With Ghazenfer MansoorGhazenfer Mansoor is the Founder and CEO of Technology Rivers, a software company developing HIPAA-compliant web, mobile, and cloud-based healthcare software applications. As a seasoned advisor and investor in technology and healthcare, he has fulfilled roles as an architect, programmer, software engineer, user experience specialist, product developer, growth hacker, and chief technology officer. In this episode: Adopting software can streamline your company's processes and enhance operations. How can you decide whether to build custom software or leverage existing tools? While custom software increases business value through patented ownership, it's often a costly option. S...
2024-12-0621 min
Tales From The Sky Lounge-A Business PodcastEp18 Ghazenfer Mansoor — A Born Entrepreneur Talks Startups, Product Blueprints, and Global ScalingIn this episode, Ghazenfer Mansoor shares his journey from engineer to global entrepreneur. He dives into the entrepreneurial mindset needed to grow startups, develop smart products, and manage teams across multiple countries. Ghazenfer explains the challenges of building a multi-continent business and offers insights on product development blueprints, adapting post-COVID, and the importance of flexibility in business operations.
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Ghazenfer Mansoor, originally from Pakistan, relocated to the United States in 1999 and has since made his home in Virginia, near the Washington DC area. He lives there with his wife and three children.
2024-10-1650 min