In this episode, Doug, Emily, and Matt sit down with Barrett King, Head of Alliances at Ramp, to explore how the company is reshaping financial operations from the inside out.
Barrett walks through Ramp’s journey as an all-in-one platform for spend management—built to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce manual work, and bring clarity to finance teams trying to move faster. He shares how the company is helping clients shrink month-end close timelines from weeks to minutes and what makes the Ramp-Sage Intacct integration such a game-changer for finance leaders.
The conversation also dives into how procurement is shifting, what real-time data can do for decision-making, and why modern finance teams are demanding more than spreadsheets and disconnected tools. You’ll hear about Ramp’s product roadmap, real-world use cases, and how automation is improving outcomes across departments.
Barrett also shares his own lessons from years in the SaaS ecosystem, how he views change management, and what global expansion could mean for Ramp’s future. Stick around for closing thoughts—and of course, a solid round of dad jokes.
Listen to learn more about:
- (00:00) – Introduction and Generator Story
- (04:00) – Barrett King’s Professional Journey
- (05:45) – Transition to Ramp
- (10:26) – Ramp’s Value Proposition
- (12:44) – Innovative Features and Future Prospects
- (19:12) – The Future of Procurement and Sales
- (23:42) – The Concept of an All-in-One Solution
- (24:50) – Real-World Use Cases and Optimization
- (27:46) – Automation and Personal Experiences
- (30:54) – Change Management and Industry Shifts
- (35:57) – Future of Ramp and Global Expansion
- (36:58) – Closing Thoughts and Dad Jokes
Related Industries
- SaaS
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Corporate Finance
Speakers
Doug Lewis
Host | Consultant
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Emily Madere
Host | Solutions Architect
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Matt Lescault
Host | CEO, Lescault & Walderman
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Barrett King
Guest | Head of Alliances, Ramp
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Sponsors
- Avalara
- Bookkeep
- Corpay
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FAQ: What Did That Mean?
What does “all-in-one” mean in the context of Ramp?
Ramp combines corporate cards, expense management, bill payments, vendor management, and more into a single platform. This reduces tool sprawl and helps finance teams save both time and money.
How does Ramp integrate with Sage Intacct?
Ramp’s direct integration with Sage Intacct ensures clean data syncs across systems, meaning less manual entry, better reporting, and faster month-end closes. Finance teams can trust that what they see in Intacct reflects real-time transactions.
What kind of companies use Ramp?
Ramp is used by a wide range of companies—from startups to global SaaS firms—who want more visibility and control over spend. It’s especially popular with teams focused on automation and scale.
Why is procurement changing?
Procurement is shifting from a reactive to a strategic function. Companies want tools that can surface insights earlier, reduce back-and-forth, and support faster, data-driven decisions.
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