Training Data Ramp CEO Eric Glyman: Using AI to Build “Self-Driving Money”
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Dec 3, 2024 
Eric Glyman, Co-founder and CEO of Ramp, shares his vision on transforming finance management with AI. He challenges the chatbot trend and advocates for 'zero-touch' automation—what he calls 'self-driving money'—to reduce tedious tasks. Glyman discusses how AI can operate invisibly for companies, unlocking time for meaningful work. He also emphasizes the need for a strong product culture and the evolving role of finance leaders in this tech-driven landscape. His insights reflect a groundbreaking approach to simplifying financial processes.
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Early AI Agent
- Eric Glyman and Karim Atiyeh built an AI agent called Paribus in 2015.
- It automated price adjustments by scanning email receipts and contacting retailers.
Ramp's Vision
- Ramp aims to automate tedious finance tasks like expense reports and vendor classification.
- This automation allows finance teams to focus on strategic work and save money.
Zero-Touch AI
- Glyman believes that "zero-touch" AI, which operates invisibly, is more valuable than chatbots.
- He envisions AI handling tasks automatically, similar to self-driving cars, building trust over time.
