Alex Song

Alex Song

Former VP of Finance & Capital Markets, Ramp

Alex Song was the founding member of the Ramp Finance team. He helped build out critical infrastructure within the accounting, capital markets, FP&A, and treasury functions, among others. Prior to joining Ramp in 2020, he spent more than a decade as a credit and financials investor in the hedge fund industry, working at firms including Sculptor Capital Management, Crayhill Capital Management, Bain Capital, and Morgan Stanley. Alex holds two Bachelor's degrees from Stanford, in Biomechanical Engineering and in Economics. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Alex is a CFA charterholder.

Education

Alex holds two Bachelor's degrees from Stanford, in Biomechanical Engineering and in Economics. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Alex is a CFA charterholder.

Expertise

Hedge funds, Investing, Fundraising, Operational Finance, Corporate Treasury, Capital Markets

Highlight

6x Quora Top Writer, published in Forbes and Slate.

Articles by Alex Song

What is third-party billing?

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What is third-party billing?
In this article, we'll dive into third party billing and its uses, disadvantages, and alternatives, while learning about how automating 3rd party billing works.
What is a credit limit and how is it determined?

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What is a credit limit and how is it determined?
In this article, we dive into credit limits and explain how lenders calculate them and how they work. Plus, we explain how to increase your credit limit.
How Ramp is responding to the market cooldown

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How Ramp is responding to the market cooldown
Ramp's Head of Finance, Alex Song, explains how Ramp is tracking what's happening in the market and how it's responding to today's volatile economy.
What is a variance report? (and how to create one)

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What is a variance report? (and how to create one)
A variance report can help show you the deviations between your businesses projected income and expenses listed on the budget and the actual numbers reported at the end of the period. Here's how to create one.
P&L management guide for 2025: how to outsmart the complexity

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P&L management guide for 2025: how to outsmart the complexity
P&L management is an essential practice for businesses to monitor and influence how it's earning revenue and spending on expenses. Here, we dive deeper into what that entails and share tips on how to streamline it.
KYB vs KYC: What's the difference and why they matter

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KYB vs KYC: What's the difference and why they matter
KYB and KYC are essential regulations to ensure you're working with the right people. Let's compare KYB vs KYC and dive into their differences in our guide.