In our latest podcast, Keane Ehsani (WG ’20) is joined by Terry Angelos, SVP and Global Head of FinTech at Visa (NYSE: V) (https://usa.visa.com). In this interview, Terry explains how Visa uses its global network to help the world’s most innovative FinTechs by collaborating to develop new modes of commerce and new ways to pay.  Terry also discusses the Visa Fast Track program (https://usa.visa.com/partner-with-us/info-for-partners/info-for-fintechs.html) for FinTech partners, exciting trends in the payments space, and how Visa is building a network of networks to facilitate more payment flows.

Visa is the world’s leader in digital payments. Visa’s mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. Their advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. Visa’s relentless focus on innovation is a catalyst for the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and a driving force behind the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere.

Terry Angelos is SVP and Global Head of FinTech at Visa. At Visa, Terry is responsible for leading global strategy and programs focusing on how Visa engages with, invests in, and partners with innovative FinTechs that are creating new payment solutions and capabilities that drive the payments ecosystem. Previously, Terry was Global Head of Commerce & Merchant Data Products at Visa, helping merchants grow their businesses and build customer loyalty through a suite of data-driven products and services built on the world’s largest electronic payment network. Prior to his role in Commerce & Merchant Data Products, Terry led Visa Commerce Network. In 2006, Terry co-founded and served as CEO of TrialPay, which was acquired by Visa in 2015. Terry has over 15 years of experience in product strategy, development, and management. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from WITS University, an SM in Engineering Science from Harvard University, and an MBA from MIT Sloan.