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Trust, AI and Phone Numbers 2.0 | Dave Erickson (Founder at CarrierX)
Telecom visionary Dave Erickson, founder of CarrierX and Phound, explains why verified identity, zero-hop networks, and spam blocking are the future of voice communication. In this compelling conversation, Erickson explores how digital trust has eroded and what’s needed to restore it — from persona-based contact systems to cryptographic caller verification. For businesses and individuals alike, this is the roadmap to secure, smart, and trusted communication in the AI era.
Phound Discusses Phound Business Management Portal, Future Innovation and CPE
In this CV TV spotlight, Phound CEO and co-Phounder Dave Erickson introduces the Business Management Portal — a game-changer for the business and channel community. With secure identity controls, verified user access, and dynamic persona tools, Phound is building trust into every B2B connection. As it prepares for its debut at Channel Partners Expo, Erickson shares how the platform empowers businesses with privacy-first communication, granular permissions, and a roadmap for innovation that puts control back where it belongs — in the hands of the user.
Breaking News: Phound CEO Dave Erickson Unveils Persona Management in Exclusive Podcast
In a breaking podcast interview with Technology Reseller News, Phound CEO Dave Erickson unveiled the platform’s new Persona Management feature — bringing role-based communication control to the forefront of digital trust. Designed for users juggling multiple identities across work, family, and personal life, Phound’s Personas allow for seamless transitions between profiles, all while maintaining privacy and verified authenticity. Erickson also discussed the broader implications: restoring trust in phone numbers, ending spoofed calls, and returning power to the user in a fragmented communication landscape.
A Journey Into Fraud Prevention: Episode with Dave Erickson of Phound
In this episode, Phound Co-Founder and CEO Dave Erickson joins the show to unpack what’s really happening in telecom today—and what needs to change. As the founder of both Phound and FreeConferenceCall.com, Erickson shares why privacy-focused communication technology is no longer optional, but essential. He dives into how Phound prevents scams, enables safer multimedia messaging, and puts users back in control of how they connect. From verified identity to dynamic persona tools, Erickson makes the case for a trusted, user-first future in digital communication.
Finding, Foundling Phound Follows path to the Next Thing, Podcast
In this visionary podcast, David Erickson—founder of FreeConferenceCall.com and now Phound—shares the story behind Phound’s evolution as a permission-based communication network. Designed for the digital age, Phound replaces outdated phone systems with a modern approach to identity, access, and trust. Rather than exposing your contact info to the world, Phound lets people “get found” on your terms. Drawing on the familiar logic of a phone book but built for today’s privacy expectations, Phound is pioneering a system where you decide who gets through and how.
Office Hours with Dave Meltzer feat Dave Erickson
In this episode, David Erickson, co-founder of Phound and founder of FreeConferenceCall.com, joins the show to reflect on two decades of building transformative technologies. As a telecom innovation entrepreneur, Erickson pioneered cost-free conferencing and redefined how millions connect globally. He shares his evolution from voice infrastructure (CarrierX, HD Carrier, Wyde Voice) to Phound—a platform built for secure, identity-driven communication in the age of hybrid work. With privacy, permission, and verified identity at its core, Phound represents his boldest step yet toward redefining trust in telecom.
Partially Redacted: Battling Phone and SMS Fraud with Dave Erickson
In this episode, Sean Falconer interviews Dave Erickson, co-founder of Phound, about one of the biggest digital threats today—communication fraud. Dave breaks down how scammers exploit text and phone systems, what tools they use to stay anonymous, and how Phound is leading the charge with anti-scam communication technology. With features like verified identity, self-managed contact cards, and strict caller permission controls, Phound is redefining how we protect our personal phone numbers and reclaim control over who can reach us.