Brian Kelly is the Founder of The Points Guy (TPG), the trusted travel media platform that has revolutionized the travel and loyalty industries through expert insight, innovative technology, and acclaimed rankings. From his beginnings in finance, Brian has used his expertise and passion to transform TPG from a personal blog to an unrivaled media powerhouse with over 11 million monthly visitors, a full team of contributors, and the introduction of the TPG App. Dubbed "The Man Who Turned Credit-Card Points Into an Empire" by The New York Times, Kelly's dynamic personality, deep industry knowledge, and extensive global travels have inspired millions to make their travel dreams a reality. Brian’s valued expertise has made him a regular on top morning shows such as Good Morning America, CBS Mornings, and Live with Kelly and LIVE with Kelly and Mark and networks including CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, ABC, Bloomberg and more. Over the years, Brian’s impressive work has been recognized on AdWeek’s Young Influentials list and Travel & Leisure's Most Notable People in Travel list, and he has been named is Forbes’ #1 Travel Influencer and an OUT100 recipient. A firm believer that travel is a global force for good, Brian currently serves as a Committee Member for Rainbow Railroad, Global Ambassador for PeaceJam, Co-Chair of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Leadership Council and board member of the Hetrick Martin Institute.