Early Life
Eric Glyman's interest in business and finance was evident early on. During his undergraduate studies at Harvard University from 2008 to 2012, he pursued a degree in Economics and East Asian Studies. Glyman's fascination with the rapid growth of economies, particularly in China, and the opportunities within the financial sector laid the groundwork for his future ventures.
Rise to Success
Glyman's entrepreneurial path began with Paribus, a company focused on consumer e-commerce technology. The company aimed to save consumers money by automating the process of price tracking and refunds, which was later acquired by Capital One in 2016. After the acquisition, Glyman and his co-founder Karim Atiyeh spent a few years at Capital One before leaving in 2019 to start Ramp with their friend Gene Lee. Under Glyman's leadership, Ramp has quickly become one of the fastest-growing corporate card and spend management platforms in the U.S..
Key Business Strategies
Ramp's success is rooted in its unique approach to the corporate card industry. Instead of incentivizing spending, Ramp focuses on helping companies spend less by automating expense management and financial workflows. The company leverages AI to streamline processes, with a focus on reducing the time and money spent on financial operations.
Philanthropy
While specific philanthropic amounts for Eric Glyman couldn't be found, his involvement in the startup ecosystem, providing funding and mentorship to numerous startups, demonstrates his commitment to supporting and rebuilding businesses.
