Millionaire University How to Maximize the Value You Get from Credit Card Points | Jay Reno
May 27, 2025
Jay Reno is the founder and CEO of Pointhound, a game-changing platform for maximizing credit card points to book flights. He discusses how most people waste their credit card points and shares insights on choosing the right cards and optimizing everyday spending. Jay explains his search engine's ability to turn 100,000 points into luxury travel experiences worth $6,000. He also highlights the staggering $200B in unused points annually, offering practical tips to unlock their true value and ensure every point counts when planning your next adventure.
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Jay's Entrepreneurial Journey
- Jay Reno founded Feather, a furniture rental startup, raising $75 million before selling it in 2022.
- He then built Point Hound to help people maximize credit card points for flights after earning 20 million points at Feather.
Points Are Worth More for Flights
- Most people waste credit card points by redeeming them for cash back or gift cards.
- Transferring points to airlines can multiply value, e.g., 100,000 points for a $6,000 business class flight.
Transfer Points for Better Deals
- Transfer points from cards like Amex to airline partners rather than booking via credit card portals.
- Use airline partnerships to find cheaper point redemptions for the same flights.