VISA

Visa (2001) chronicles the humble beginnings of the founder of the Bank of America whose vision to financially empower the people gave rise to an idea that today connects over 22,000 banks and financial institutions.

• History buffs particularly interested in financial history
• E-commerce enthusiasts who want to know more about technology’s role in the success of Visa
• Finance professionals and students looking for a deeper understanding of the growth of payment systems

Paul Chutkow is an author and former foreign correspondent. In addition to writing about the creators of the Visa card, he has also met and written about famous people like Mother Theresa, George Lucas, and Julia Child. He’s the founder of the small press publishing company, Val de Grace Books.