The founder of Brex corporate card reveals how he built a $2.5 billion company in two years

Talking Points

The Points Guy

Places & Travel, Society & Culture

4.8 • 889 Ratings

🗓️ 6 November 2019

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

On this round-table episode of Talking Points, co-CEO and co-founder Henrique Dubugras and head of Brex partnerships and rewards Thomas Piani explain what sets the Brex corporate card apart; what their latest product, Brex Cash, is; and how they've built a company worth over $2.5 billion. Host Brian Kelly shares his skepticism about whether this card holds up against other popular business cards, and looks into the strategy behind their generous bonus categories. He also finds out which of the seven airline partners Brex cardholders utilize the most and why they introduced a physical lounge right from the start.

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0:00.0	Hey there, it's me again Brian, and excuse the interruption, but we're gearing up for another
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0:24.1	this holiday season, we will be taking your questions. Once again call us at 1-877 TPG, TRVL.
0:31.6	So I'll take your questions and I'll also give you the scoop on my upcoming holiday trip to wait for it.
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1:05.8	so call soon.
1:07.2	That's 1-877 TPG, TR-B-L,
1:11.1	and I'll see you after that.
1:15.0	Welcome to Talking Points.
1:18.0	I'm your host Brian Kelly,
1:20.0	and on this episode we're talking Brex with the co-ce CEO and
1:24.9	co-founder Enrique Dubogra and head of partnerships and rewards Thomas Pianney.
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