"Victor K. Kiam" was an American entrepreneur and the owner of the New England Patriots football team from 1988 New England Patriots season/1988–1991 New England Patriots season/1991.

Born: December 7, 1926, New Orleans, LA

Died: May 27, 2001, Stamford, CT

Spouse: Ellen Lipscher (m. 1956–2001)

Education: Yale University

Books: Going for It!: How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur, Keep Going for It!: Living the Life of an Entrepreneur, Live to Win

Children: Lisa Durkin, Victor Kiam III, Robin Kiam Aviv

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What's really important in life? Sitting on a beach? Looking at television eight hours a day? I think we have to appreciate that we're alive for only a limited period of time, and we'll spend most of our lives working. That being the case, I beli.

Entrepreneurs are risk takers, willing to roll the dice with their money or reputation on the line in support of an idea or enterprise. They willingly assume responsibility for the success or failure of a venture and are answerable for all its facets.

You can only govern men by serving them. The rule is without exception.

Procrastination is opportunity's natural assassin.

You can hype a questionable product for a little while, but you'll never build an enduring business.

In business, the competition will bite you if you keep running, if you stand still, they will swallow you.

Information is a negotiator's greatest weapon.