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Charles Wyly and Sam Wyly, Dallas, Texas
Charles and Sam Wyly
cameraClick here to view the story of Charles (left) and Sam Wyly, as shared by the Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas.

Welcome

Whether it's in corporate leadership or community service, Charles and Sam Wyly have become well known for many different facets of their success. Raised in Delhi, Louisiana, the two brothers have established a brand of entrepreneurship that has made an impact the world over.

Today, the Wylys continue to be involved in activities such as investments, business management and philanthropy. The companies and causes they serve are celebrated in this Web site — a resource center for the business community, news media and community agencies.

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Recent News

Wyly Gift Will Help Aspen Hospital Switch to Electronic Records
The Aspen Times
March 25, 2009

Sam Wyly Wins "Axiom Business Book Award" for 1,000 Dollars and an Idea
Independent Publisher
February 20, 2009

From the Ground Up
DCEO
March 2009

The Ingredients of His Success
The Wall Street Journal
December 28, 2008

Sam Wyly on Gone With the Wind
Bookreporter.com
December 12, 2008

Bodacious: Inside Dallas Billionaire Sam Wyly's Notorious Software Takeover
D CEO
November 2008

Software Industry Pioneer Sam Wyly Doesn't Hedge in Autobiography
Dallas Morning News
October 6, 2008

Leaders & Success; IBD's 10 Secrets to Success
Investor's Business Daily
September 26, 2008

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1,000 Dollars and an Idea

Sam Wyly's 1,000 Dollars and an Idea

Part autobiography and part inspirational business guide, Sam Wyly's business memoir 1,000 Dollars and an Idea, reveals the never-before-told inside story of how one of America's most important entrepreneurs founded and grew such diverse companies as University Computing, Sterling Software, Maverick Capital, Bonanza Steakhouse, Michaels Stores, and Green Mountain Energy. This new book is full of refreshing insights and homespun lessons about what it takes to create, grow, and build successful companies.

Walter Isaacson, CEO of The Aspen Institute writes that Wyly's book is "a joy to read" and that "[his] book captures the magic of the American dream."

Click here for reviews

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