In this panel discussion, Senator Joni Ernst, Chair of the DOGE Caucus, joins Ramp CEO Eric Glyman and tech executive Keith Rabois to discuss improving government efficiency through commercial technologies, highlighting shocking examples of payment tracking failures, credit card misuse, and remote work abuse while emphasizing how modern financial technologies could save billions in taxpayer dollars.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Preview
(0:33) Introduction to government efficiency panel
(1:07) Senator Ernst on problems with federal payment tracking systems
(3:05) Keith Rabois on applying financial industry lessons to government spending
(3:47) Discussion of GSA credit card issues with 4.6 million cards for fewer employees
(6:18) Eric Glyman on how Ramp's technology prevents inappropriate spending
(9:00) Senator Ernst on expanding commercial technology adoption beyond defense
(10:49) Keith on technology improving productivity and reducing unnecessary taxation
(12:13) Eric explaining how Anduril benefits from Ramp's financial technology
(15:24) Senator Ernst on taxpayer-funded union time and examples of remote work abuse
(19:04) Discussion on benefits of in-person work versus remote environments
(20:52) Attracting and retaining tech talent in government service
(22:40) Keith on how DOGE has become a talent magnet for government service
(23:24) Senator Ernst on codifying DOGE initiatives through bipartisan legislation
(25:18) Closing
