David Erickson, co-founder of Phound, embarked on his entrepreneurial journey in 2001, introducing the world to cost-free teleconferencing through FreeConferenceCall.com. This innovative platform rapidly gained traction, evolving from a modestly priced domain into a globally dominant conferencing and collaboration brand. At its peak, it attracted approximately 40 million users monthly from 160 countries. He was instrumental in the development of CarrierX, WideVoice, HD Carrier, HDTandem, and Wyde Voice Software, among others. These endeavors have further cemented his reputation as a pioneer in the telecommunication and collaboration technology sector.

Join the Fraud Technology Podcast for an insightful discussion with Ravi Madavaram, co-founder of Regulo, and Dave Erickson, co-founder of Phound, as they delve into the evolution of security measures in telecommunications. Explore effective strategies for combating fraud and spam in phone networks and SMS systems. Erickson shares cutting-edge insights into caller authentication and contact management, providing a glimpse into the future of telecom security.

I recently went one-on-one with David Erickson. Dave is the founder and former CEO of FreeConferenceCall.com and is the co-founder of Phound.

This episode dives into how we can keep our texts and calls safe from scammers. Sean Falconer chats with Dave Erickson, the co-founder of Phound, which is redefining the way people connect and communicate. Dave shares why texts can easily get targeted by scams, how fraudsters hide their identity, and the tricks they use to trick people.