A recent survey reveals that over half of Gen Z finance employees love Excel, with many spending significant hours using it daily. Despite the rise of automation and AI, these young professionals see Excel as vital for their careers and financial processes. Their attachment to the tool challenges assumptions about generational preferences in finance.

This article discusses the development and impact of Ramp Sheets, a tool created by Ramp Labs to streamline finance processes using AI. It features insights from Alex Shevchenko and Alex Stauffer on their approach to product development, user feedback, and the challenges of integrating AI with traditional spreadsheet tools.