The Anatomy of Ramp's Hyper-Growth | Karim Atiyeh Interview

In this interview, Patrick O'Shaughnessy interviews Karim Atiyeh, the co-founder of Ramp, about the company's unique position as a fast-growing fintech company challenging established incumbents. Karim discusses Ramp's strategy of maintaining a startup mentality by giving small teams autonomy, adopting AI to program LLMs as part of their product, and focusing on consumer-grade user experience for business products. He emphasizes the importance of mutual accountability within the company culture, learning from past experiences like Paribus, and prioritizing speed and innovation while managing risk. Karim shares personal stories, including his upbringing in Lebanon and the challenges faced while building Paribus, and reflects on the evolution of his views on company building and leadership, highlighting the importance of enjoying the journey and working with talented people.