Groupon Founder Andrew Mason Tells ABC News He 'Just Wanted to Work on Cool Stuff'
Groupon, the daily deal site founded in Chicago in 2008, surprised many by turning down a reported $6 billion acquisition offer from Google. In an interview with ABC News, founder Andrew Mason explained his decision to remain independent.
“I never wanted to be in this position. I just wanted to work on cool stuff,” Mason told ABC News. The company evolved from the Point, a fundraising site, and found its niche offering daily discounts from local businesses.
WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.
Subscribe today!
To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber
Already a member? Sign in