 Wilson later advised many publishers about the early development of database businesses, and worked with many startups such as Polygon, Oxford Analytica, Toxicheck, and ConQuest Software (later Excaliber) where he was Vice-Chairman.A board member of the Information Industry Association, he received its leadership award in 1992, 1993, and 1996.For 58 years, Wilson was the business partner of Arthur Lessac, an internationally known professor of voice based in Manhattan.