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Nov 10, 2026 · R&D Management
Why a $60B Fintech Hired a 14-Year-Old: Rethinking Engineering Talent in the AI Era
Ramp hired a 14-year-old intern after his side project went viral on X, illustrating a hiring philosophy that values autonomous project work over credentials, small-team autonomy, and a young CTO leading AI integration, while acknowledging the approach may exclude talent lacking time for side projects.
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