Ramp co-founder and CEO Eric Glyman had Fortune editor in chief Alyson Shontell doing a double take.
“You hit on this aspect of speed; we’re religious about it,” Glyman said during an onstage interview at Fortune‘s Brainstorm Tech conference in Park City. “We count the days: we’re 2,367 days old.”
“You know exactly how many days old Ramp is?” Shontell asked incredulously.
“We do.” At Ramp, Glyman explained, “We want to instill that urgency to say, ‘Today is the only 2,367 we’re going to have. We’re going to make it count.’”
Indeed, Ramp has become synonymous in the startup community with fast growth. Within two years of its birth in 2019, the fintech startup had secured a $1 billion valuation. Within three years, it had surpassed $100 million in annual revenue. And six years since its founding, Ramp recently reached a $1 billion annual revenue run rate and a $22.5 billion valuation.
Glyman, who cites Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman’s book Amp it Up as an influence, said stagnating organizations have a mindset where, at the end of the week, it’s easy to put a task off until Monday. What fast-moving companies need is the urgency to get it done on Friday, he said—which requires that “someone is driving and leaders are creating tempo.”
And it’s not just urgency for urgency’s sake, the Ramp CEO added: Internal tracking of results and progress over short timeframes ensures the work is having real impact. Looking back over 30 days of work, for example, helps leaders make tradeoffs and identify which work “really mattered and moved us forward” so they can double down on that and shelve the other stuff that didn’t, even if it was work that seemed useful. All in the name of moving faster.
That kind of thinking has helped spur Ramp’s explosive growth as it expanded its product offering , Fortune‘s Leo Schwartz wrote in a feature about Ramp this month. At launch, Ramp focused on reinventing the $2 trillion corporate and small-business credit card space, which American Express dominates, owning about a third of the sector. “Competing with expense-report software like Concur and Expensify wasn’t in Ramp’s initial business plan, but the young team quickly realized that it was the natural next step,” Schwartz wrote. “Rather than integrating their cards with another platform, why not build the software themselves?”
The tool, launched in February 2020, seamlessly integrates the corporate credit card with the expense reporting system: “When an employee swipes their Ramp credit card, either the expense is automatically processed from transaction data that Ramp collects, or the employee gets a text asking for a receipt. Goodbye, expense reports.”
And the quick move into an adjacent market paid off handsomely, Schwartz wrote: “If credit cards were the wedge for Ramp, expense reports were the mousetrap—the product that convinced customers to stick around.”
Now for the next 2,367 days…
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Bolles School Sharks’ Clay Magyar has verbally committed to join the Florida State men’s program in the fall of 2026.
I am grateful and honored to share with you all my verbal commitment to Florida State University! I thank God for leading me through this journey and helping me make the right decision. I also want to express gratitude to my family, coaches, and teammates for supporting me through this process. I am looking forward to being a part of such an extraordinary team! I would also like to give a huge thanks to the incredible coaches at FSU for providing me with this opportunity. GO NOLES!!
Magyar recently competed at the Summer Junior National Championships, where he swam three long-course career best times; he touched in 4:00.21 in the 400 freestyle (24th), 8:17.77 in the 800 free (29th), and 15:54.83 in the 1500 free (23rd). He also added an 88th-place finish in the 200 free (1:55.64).
The Jacksonville native put forward a top-five showing in the 500 free at the Florida High School 1A State Championships this past November, securing a 4th place finish in 4:31.47, dipping under his 4:31.65 clocking from the prelims
At the Florida Senior Championships (SCY) in March, Magyar swam five all-time best times. He took gold in the 1650 free with his time of 15:18.95, and he also added a pair of 3rd place finishes in the 500 free (4:25.27) and 1000 free (9:07.62). Among those bests, Magyar also showed some butterfly skill, setting personal bests in both the 100 fly (52.43) and 200 fly (1:52.15).
The Florida State men finished 7th at last season’s ACC Swimming and Diving Championships. Magyar’s best times would have finished 57th in the 200 free, 38th in the 500 free, and 16th in the 1650 free at those championships.
It is without question that his distance freestyle can compete within the ACC, and with his proven improvement, there is a chance that his potential point total could be on the rise. Magyar took over 30 seconds off of his 1650 time between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. If he were to even take just half of that off this season, he would move up nearly three spots at ACCs.
This addition is a crucial pickup for the Seminole men, who did not score a single point in the 1650 at ACCs last season. Magyar immediately fills a good portion of that void.
Florida State added Magyar to its 2026 recruiting class alongside Anthony Pineiro.
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RTE says participating would be ‘unconscionable’ as a result of Israel’s war on Gaza and the ‘appalling loss of lives’.
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Ireland, which has been critical of Israel’s war on Gaza, will withdraw from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is permitted to compete, the national broadcaster RTE has announced.
The broadcaster in a statement on Thursday said participating would be “unconscionable” as a result of Israel’s war on Gaza.
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Ireland has taken one of the strongest stances against Israel’s atrocities in Gaza and joined South Africa’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) case accusing Israel of committing genocide.
The ICJ in its interim order in January last year said Israel must take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza. Numerous rights organisations have said Israel’s war in Gaza is genocide.
Israel has closed its Dublin embassy in protest against Ireland’s criticism of its military actions against Palestinians.
Israel has participated in Eurovision as a longtime member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organises and coproduces the annual event.
Eurovision is organised by the EBU in cooperation with its members, national public service broadcasters such as RTE, in more than 35 countries.
Recent editions of Eurovision have been overshadowed by opposition to Israel’s participation in the contest over its continuing military assault on Gaza, which has killed more than 64,000 people. Currently, the Israeli army has been carrying out relentless bombardments of Gaza City to force its nearly 1 million residents to flee.
“RTE feels that Ireland’s participation would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza,” the broadcaster asserted.
The Irish broadcaster said it was also deeply concerned by “the targeted killing of journalists in Gaza, the denial of access to international journalists to the territory and the plight of the remaining hostages”.
Israel’s war has killed more than 270 journalists, making it the deadliest conflict for media workers ever recorded.
‘Still consulting’
The EBU said it understood the “concerns and deeply held views around the ongoing conflict in the Middle East”.
“We are still consulting with all EBU members to gather views on how we manage participation and geopolitical tensions around the Eurovision Song Contest,” Eurovision director Martin Green said in an emailed statement.
“Broadcasters have until mid-December to confirm if they wish to take part in next year’s event in Vienna. It is up to each member to decide if they want to take part in the contest and we would respect any decision broadcasters make.”
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in May that Israel should be excluded in the future. Madrid has also imposed an arms embargo on Israel.
Noting that Russia had not been allowed to take part since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, he said “Israel shouldn’t either because what we cannot allow is double standards in culture”.
A final decision about Ireland’s participation in the 2026 competition will be made once the EBU makes its own decision on Israel, RTE said.
Ireland has taken part in the contest since 1965 and won seven times. Only Sweden has matched its record number of victories.
While there are now a ton of hammock tents to choose from, most of them take the form of not much more than a covered hammock. The HoverTent is actually a full flat-bottomed hanging tent, plus it can serve as a stand-alone hammock or a stand-alone ground tent.
Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the HoverTent was designed by German camper and all-around outdoorsy type Thomas Globner.
At the heart of the system is the 1.3-kg (2.9-lb) hammock.
Made of breathable monofilament ripstop nylon, it utilizes a paracord tensioning system in its flat(ish) sleeping surface that allows users to tweak its stretchability to their liking.
There’s also a slot for inserting a third-party sleeping pad for extra comfort and insulation.
The Hammock can accommodate a sleeping pad
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The hammock is suspended from one anchor point at either side – not at either end – via included webbing, and can hold a maximum weight of 120 kg (265 lb).
Next up is the 970-g (2.1-lb) tent.
Both the tent (pictured here without its floor) and the hammock are available in color choices of green and orange
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It has a silicone-coated ripstop nylon outer shell, a polyamide inner mosquito mesh, a polyurethane-coated ripstop nylon floor, and 8.5-mm 7001 aluminum alloy support poles. When the whole thing is staked to the ground, it can accommodate two people. When the top section (minus the floor) is zipped onto the hammock, maximum occupancy drops to one.
As an added bonus, the user’s backpack can be slung underneath the hammock, freeing up space inside the tent.
The complete HoverTent setup has a claimed weight of 2.6 kg (5.7 lb)
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Assuming the HoverTent reaches production, a pledge of €326 (about US$383) will get you the hammock, €355 ($417) will get you the tent (inner mesh and floor not included), and €1,036 ($1,216) will get you a package that includes both the hammock and the full tent.
HoverTent – the most versatile solution for outdoor camping
IFPI, the organization that represents the recording industry worldwide, has named Mira Chatt as its new Regional Director, Asia.
In this newly expanded role, Chatt will oversee IFPI’s work across the broader Asia-Pacific region, coordinating its national group network and supporting member record companies as they continue to invest in and drive industry growth.
She will also work closely with IFPI’s Greater China office, which remains under the leadership of Regional Director Guo Biao.
Chatt joins IFPI from YouTube, where she served as Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy for India.
Prior to that, she was a career diplomat in the Canadian Foreign Service, holding senior roles across South and Southeast Asia and internationally.
Based in Delhi, she will relocate to IFPI’s Asia regional office in Singapore in 2026.
Commenting on her appointment, Chatt said: “The recorded music industry is at a pivotal moment, with Asia at the forefront of digital consumption and innovation. I’ve long had a strong conviction in and commitment to the region, and I am incredibly excited to work hand in hand with our members and local governments to build a sustainable and vibrant future for Asia’s creative economy.”
“The recorded music industry is at a pivotal moment, with Asia at the forefront of digital consumption and innovation.”
Mira Chatt
“My focus will be on leading our advocacy efforts to ensure that artists and record labels can continue to thrive in this rapidly evolving market, particularly as we navigate the opportunities and challenges to the music industry presented by emerging technologies like AI.”
Chatt brings more than 20 years of experience in government relations, public policy and diplomacy, along with regional expertise and building strategic partnerships.
“Asia is a region of enormous importance and opportunity for the global recording industry.”
Victoria Oakley, IFPI
IFPI CEO Victoria Oakleyadded: “We are delighted to welcome Mira to IFPI. Asia is a region of enormous importance and opportunity for the global recording industry, and Mira’s appointment reflects our commitment to continuing to invest in and support our work across these markets.
“Her deep understanding of the region, coupled with her passion for the creative economy and experience in both public and private sectors, make her uniquely positioned to lead our efforts and advocacy across Asia.”
South Sudan’s First Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity in a move that some fear could reignite the country’s civil war.
Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech said the charges against Machar relate to an attack in March by a militia allegedly linked to the vice-president.
The roads leading to his house in the capital, Juba, have been blocked by tanks and soldiers.
Forces loyal to Machar fought a five-year civil war against those backing President Salva Kiir until a 2018 peace deal ending the fighting in the world’s newest country.
Machar has been under house arrest since March, with the UN, African Union and neighbouring countries all calling for calm.
The 2018 peace deal ended the conflict that had killed nearly 400,000 people, however the relationship between Machar and Kiir has become increasingly strained amid ethnic tensions and sporadic violence.
Seven others have been charged alongside Machar, including Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol and Army Deputy Chief of Staff Lt Gen Gabriel Duop Lam, Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech said in a statement.
They are all Machar allies who were arrested at the same time as him and have also been in detention ever since.
The March attack was carried out by the White Ant militia, largely made up of fighters from the Nuer ethnic group, the same as Machar.
They overran an army base in the north-eastern town of Nasir, reportedly killing 250 soldiers and a general. A UN helicopter also came under fire, leading to the death of its pilot.
“This case sends a clear message: those who commit atrocities against the people of South Sudan, against our armed forces, and against humanitarian personnel will be held accountable, no matter their position or political influence,” the minister said.
Machar has not commented on the allegation that he was behind the attack.
South Sudan gained its independence from Sudan in 2011 following decades of conflict.
But within two years, civil war broke out.
Additional reporting by the BBC’s Nichola Mandil in Juba
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The Israeli military has said that its planned operation in Gaza City would prevent Hamas fighters from regrouping and planning future attacks. Israel entered Gaza City earlier in the war, but said this time it would move into parts of the city that Israeli soldiers have not previously attacked or held.
The risks to civilians who leave — and those who stay — are enormous. Further intensification of military operations in Gaza City would cause a “catastrophe” for civilians, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has warned.
Gaza City and the surrounding region are officially suffering from famine, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification announced in August. The United Nations and aid agencies rely on the group, known as the I.P.C., to monitor and classify global hunger crises.
Photos and videos taken on Tuesday showed crowds of Palestinians heading south from Gaza City. Still, others said they planned to stay, saying the journey was too expensive, that they had nowhere to go, or that if they left, they feared they could never come back.
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In its evacuation order for Gaza City, the Israeli military instructed people to go to what it called a “humanitarian zone” in the southern half of the territory, a thin coastal strip where hundreds of thousands of people have already taken refuge.
The Israeli military said there were “vast empty areas” that were “free of tents” there. But hundreds of thousands of Palestinians already live there, and parts of the zone overlap with areas the military has ordered evacuated.
