Patrick Joseph McGovern , Jr. ( August 11 , 1937 -- March 19 , 2014 ) was an American businessman , known for being chairman and founder of International Data Group ( IDG ) , a company that includes subsidiaries in technology publishing , research , event management and venture capital .
Patrick Joseph McGovern , Jr. ( August 11 , 1937 -- March 19 , 2014 ) was an American businessman . He was known for being chairman and founder of International Data Group ( IDG ) .