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Uncharted Podcast

The goal of Uncharted Podcast is to allow a space for some of the most brilliant individuals in the business to tell their stories. I’ve found that many of these great people got where they are by diving into the unknowns, or the uncharted.

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Making AI Real for the Enterprise: Inside Snowflake’s AI Strategy

In this episode of Uncharted , Bala Kasiviswanathan, VP of Developer and AI Experiences at Snowflake, shares how enterprises are moving from AI experimentation to real-world impact. Bala breaks down what it takes to build trusted AI systems, why time-to-value is the new competitive edge, and how Snowflake is helping developers and organizations turn data and AI into meaningful business outcomes…

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Building AI Agents to Fight Cybercrime: Vineet Edupuganti on Scaling Cogent Security and Winning Over Skeptical CISOs

Poya sits down with Vineet Edupuganti , Co-Founder & CEO of Cogent Security to talk about fighting AI-powered hackers with defensive AI agents, what Abnormal got right, and how to win over CISOs in one of the toughest markets in tech. Vineet Edupuganti is the CEO and Co-Founder of Cogent Security. With a background in machine learning and product management, Vineet brings a product-first mindset…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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Scaling Through Crisis: Lessons from 3 Companies and $400 Million in Revenue

Amir Orad shares how he scaled three companies to over $150M, navigated crises like 9/11 and the financial crash, and built winning teams through reinvention, resilience, and relentless focus. A masterclass in scaling SaaS through chaos.

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Mark Selcow, Partner at Costanoa Ventures on His 3 Insights Scaling BabyCenter, Importance of Listening & How the Best Founder's Have Incredible Product and Market Insights

Poya and Robby interview Mark Selcow, a General Partner at ⁠Costanoa Ventures⁠ , where he is focused on investing in the next generation of great enterprise technology companies. Prior to joining Costanoa, Mark was a serial entrepreneur and operator, who led organizations in the enterprise software and consumer Internet sectors. He co-founded and served as President of two companies. The first,…

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Mistakes to Avoid When Expanding to the US

In this episode of Uncharted, host Poya shares invaluable insights from his recent keynote at SaaStanak conference in Croatia. Drawing from his personal journey as an immigrant and his experience helping European startups succeed in the US, Poya breaks down the most common pitfalls founders face when expanding internationally. From the importance of founders owning the sales process to building…

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