TheStar.com - ‘Dragon’s Den’ star Brett Wilson to launch ‘risky’ TV series
TVGuide.ca - 'Dragons' Den' alum lands new TV show
Toronto.com - 'Dragon's Den' star Brett Wilson to launch 'risky...Former Dragon's Den star Brett Wilson will launch a new high-stakes-investing TV series this fall. Risky Business will feature people “risking their life savings to make their investment dreams come... read more
MikesBloggityblog.com - Brett Wilson announces new show! After a little bit of a mysterious exit from Dragon's Den, Brett Wilson's return to TV was announced this morning with a completely new series on Slice. The show is called Risky Business and will... read more
Dragonflyonthewall.com - Brett Wilson to Host “Risky Business” on Slice TV
CanadianBusiness.com - SLICE™ SECURES DRAGONS' DEN STAR W. BRETT WILSON FOR HIGH-STAKES INVESTING SERIESSlice™ - TV's juiciest channel - has secured one of Canada's hottest investors and highly regarded businessmen/philanthropists, W. Brett Wilson, to host Risky Business, an exciting new... read more
Broadcaster Magazine - Slice To Launch High Stakes Investing Series
Mediacaster Magazine - New Production Company Enters Risky Business Deal with Dragon Brett Wilson
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Media In Canada - Dragons' Den star Brett Wilson lands on Slice
by Katie Bailey
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W. Brett Wilson is a Canadian entrepreneur who has been particularly successful in the oil and gas industry. In 1993, he co-founded one of the industry’s leading investment banks, now one of Canada’s most respected companies. FirstEnergy Capital Corp. is a leader in institutional sales, trading, research, financings, and a pioneer in innovative corporate philanthropy. In addition to his energy interests, Brett has acquired significant holdings in real estate, agriculture, sport, and entertainment.
For the past three years, Brett has been a popular panelist on the reality show Dragons’ Den, one of Canada’s most-watched television programs. He has used this platform to promote entrepreneurship and innovation to audiences throughout Canada. He has also founded the W. Brett Wilson Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence at the University of Saskatchewan, promoting entrepreneurship among all disciplines, with a vision for becoming one of Canada’s pre-eminent centres for entrepreneurship. A noted philanthropist, Brett has sought to inspire, engage, and lead the business community into seeing corporate social responsibility not as an obligation, but an opportunity. To help them realize their potential for giving back, he has organized dozens of highly popular and successful fundraising events that have not only raised awareness but also tens of millions of dollars for Canadian charities.
Respected for his principles and passion, Brett has received wide recognition for his business and philanthropic leadership. He has been singled out as Alberta’s Business Person of the Year, named Calgary’s Person of the Year, and recognized as a Nation Builder for his role in encouraging entrepreneurship, particularly among youth. In 2010, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Royal Roads University. In 2011, he was appointed as a Member to the Order of Canada for his contributions as an entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist.
