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Trust, AI and Phone Numbers 2.0 | Dave Erickson (Founder at CarrierX)
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Trust, AI and Phone Numbers 2.0 | Dave Erickson (Founder at CarrierX)

Discover how Phound, founded by telecom visionary Dave Erickson, uses AI to rebuild trust in phone numbers. With verified identities, spam-free calls, and dynamic personas, Phound empowers secure connections. Explore Phound Wave for automated messaging or add numbers for privacy—upgrade your communication today.

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Phound Discusses Phound Business Management Portal, Future Innovation and CPE
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Phound Discusses Phound Business Management Portal, Future Innovation and CPE

Join Phound CEO Dave Erickson on CV TV as he unveils the Business Management Portal, designed for effortless oversight of communications, personas, and promotions. Discover upcoming innovations and CPE tips to boost efficiency. Perfect for channel partners—add Phound Wave for automated client outreach and subscribe for extra numbers to personalize your brand.

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Breaking News: Phound CEO Dave Erickson Unveils Persona Management in Exclusive Podcast
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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.

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A Journey Into Fraud Prevention: Episode with Dave Erickson of Phound
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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.

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Finding, Foundling Phound Follows path to the Next Thing, Podcast 
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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.

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Office Hours with Dave Meltzer feat Dave Erickson
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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.

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Partially Redacted: Battling Phone and SMS Fraud with Dave Erickson
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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.

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