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What Ramp’s data tells us about AI, unemployment and more with CEO Eric Glyman | E2192

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Oct 13, 2025
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Eric Glyman
Eric Glyman, Co-founder and CEO of fintech unicorn Ramp, dives into his company's mission to help startups spend less through insightful data. He discusses alarming trends in recent college grad unemployment linked to AI adoption and automation. Glyman also explores how Ramp's unique models for financing set them apart in the industry, while shedding light on the importance of cost savings versus rewards. Additionally, he shares insights into how Ramp employs AI for accounting automation and the growing trust in AI-driven financial agents.
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INSIGHT

Aggregate Spend As An Open Index

  • Ramp aggregates anonymized spend data from 50,000 organizations to reveal real-time market trends.
  • The dataset is public at ramp.com/data so companies can benchmark vendor adoption and spend patterns.
ADVICE

Benchmark Vendor Pricing Before You Sign

  • Use Ramp's Price Intelligence to compare vendor quotes against market rates before signing contracts.
  • Upload vendor contracts to spot overpaying and negotiate better terms using market data.
INSIGHT

Higher Leverage Per Employee

  • Mega-cap companies now generate much more revenue and valuation per employee than before.
  • That leverage increases productivity per head while overall company headcount can remain static.
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