About Sam Wyly

Sam Wyly

Sam Wyly, a self-made billionaire of Scottish and Irish descent, grew up in Louisiana and attended local schools before going to Louisiana Tech University to study journalism and accounting. He won a scholarship to the University of Michigan Business School, where he earned his MBA.

Sam has been a working entrepreneur for nearly half a century. He has founded and/or grown successful companies in online computing, computer software products, oil refining, insurance, steakhouse franchising, arts-and-crafts retailing, hedge fund investing, environmentally friendly electricity and Internet carbon offsets.

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A Personal Look at Sam Wyly (VIDEOS)

A Personal Look at Sam Wyly (VIDEOS)

August 5, 2010 by Sam Wyly

The father, author, clean-air supporter and billionaire shares stories from his life and career

The Passion of Sam Wyly (VIDEO)

The Passion of Sam Wyly (VIDEO)

July 30, 2010 by Sam Wyly

The billionaire entrepreneur talks with genConnect.com about clean, green investing.

$1,000 and an Idea

$1,000 and an Idea

June 15, 2010 by Sam Wyly

Sam Wyly, self made billionaire, talks about the spark of the idea and taking it all the way.

On Setting Goals or Quests

On Setting Goals or Quests

May 7, 2010 by Sam Wyly

Why is it that some people seem to easily set goals and achieve them while others struggle just getting started? Here are a few tips to put you on the right path.