Uncharted Podcast

Building Cred: Lessons in Resilience, Reflection, and Scaling with the Right People

From growing up around the world to building global products, Jon Carr Harris shares how adaptability, problem-solving, and patience shaped his path as a founder — and what it really takes to scale a startup like Cred.Jon Carr-Harris is the Founder and CEO of CRED—an AI-powered platform enabling data-driven decisions with real-time external signals. Since its founding in 2023, CRED uncovers consumer and business behavior to drive profitability for enterprises such as the Golden State Warriors, UTA, and the PGA. With 10+ years as an entrepreneur and product innovator, Jon specializes in the application of predictive analytics, machine learning, and behavioral design. Previously, Jon founded Swish Labs, leading corporate solutions for Prudential, Nasdaq, Gatorade, and HSBC, and was a founding member of a financial exchange launched in 2018. Widely recognized as an expert in startup investment and marketplace platforms, Jon has also advised companies such as Airbnb, Khan Academy, and Kik to enhance their product strategy and development.

Beyond the Grind: Rediscovering Yourself After Burnout

Feeling drained or at a crossroads? Join Sean Erickson as he discusses the importance of sabbaticals, self-awareness, and building community to find fulfillment and embrace new directions in your life and career.

Phil Carr on Second Ventures & Smart Pivots

On this episode of the Uncharted podcast, we're joined by Phil Carr, a seasoned tech entrepreneur. Phil dives into his journey from building and exiting the successful fitness platform, My PT Hub, to his current venture, Upzelo. He shares invaluable insights on his strategic pivot from SaaS retention to e-commerce loyalty, the unique challenges of being a second-time founder, and his take on AI's evolving role in the tech landscape. Tune in for candid lessons on self-awareness, raising capital, and navigating market shifts.

How Partnerships Evolved from Afterthought to Growth Engine

How do you build partnerships that actually drive revenue—not just relationships? In this episode, Billy Robbins joins to break down the evolution of partnerships, the rise of marketplaces like AWS, and how to create real value through strategic collaboration. Whether you're building your first BD function or scaling with hyperscalers, this one’s packed with hard-earned insight.

From Envy to Empowerment: The Journey of Resilience and Authentic Connection

In this candid and heartfelt episode, we dive deep into a personal journey of resilience, growth, and authentic connection. Poya shares their experience growing up as an immigrant in America, navigating career transitions from politics to sales, and building a successful consulting practice based on genuine relationships. They reveal how childhood insecurities transformed into a passion for empowering others, the importance of learning through experience, and why they now measure success by happiness rather than income. From overcoming professional setbacks to finding purpose in helping others succeed, this conversation explores how vulnerability and loyalty have shaped their approach to business and life. Discover powerful insights about perseverance, authentic leadership, and why sometimes the best path forward is simply to "step the fricking up" when facing life's challenges.