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.

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