On the TechTO stage ×1
First seen on the TechTO stage in 2020. Every talk is searchable — ask the archive about Brian ↗
In their words
I just wanted a side hustle, so I started at Morgan Stanley in August of '07 doing tech recruiting.
You should start blogging because Google will recognize your content, and I had no idea about SEO, but he said just write good content once a day and the rest will follow.
I always believe that travel unites us, it makes us better people, but it truly can save lives.
Around the web ×1
Quick answers
Who is Brian Kelly?
Brian Kelly is the founder of The Points Guy, a travel-rewards and lifestyle media brand. He is also the author of How to Win at Travel and an angel investor in travel and consumer startups.
How did The Points Guy start?
Kelly started it in 2010 as a side hustle while doing tech recruiting at Morgan Stanley, first as a simple form and then a daily blog about points and miles, which grew into a media platform reaching millions of readers.
What is Brian Kelly doing now?
The Points Guy is owned by Red Ventures, and Kelly has stepped back from day-to-day leadership. He published How to Win at Travel in 2025 and is an active angel investor, including in the travel-loyalty startup Journey.