Andrew Mason

Date of Birth: October 22, 1980

Zodiac Sign: Libra

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Biography

Andrew Mason is an American businessman best known as the founder and former CEO of Groupon, a global e-commerce marketplace connecting subscribers with local merchants by offering activities, travel, goods, and services in more than 500 markets worldwide. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mason attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he graduated with a degree in music. His initial foray into the tech world began with a short stint at InnerWorkings, a print procurement company founded by Eric Lefkofsky, who later became instrumental in the creation of Groupon. Mason’s entrepreneurial journey took a significant turn when he launched “The Point,” a web platform aimed at organizing collective social action. The Point eventually evolved into Groupon in 2008, leveraging the power of collective buying to offer daily deals to consumers. Under Mason’s leadership, Groupon experienced explosive growth and went public in 2011. However, his tenure was not without challenges, and he was ousted from the CEO position in 2013. Post-Groupon, Mason continued to explore new ventures, including founding a new startup called “Detour,” an app offering location-based audio tours. He also released a motivational rock album, showcasing his multifaceted interests and talents.

5 Interesting Facts about Andrew Mason

1. Andrew Mason initially studied music at Northwestern University before venturing into the tech and business world.

2. He founded Groupon in 2008, which became one of the fastest-growing companies in history.

3. Mason was named one of the “Top 40 under 40” by Crain’s Chicago Business in 2011.

4. After his tenure at Groupon, Mason founded Detour, an app offering location-based audio tours.

5. In 2013, he released a motivational rock album titled “Hardly Workin’.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Andrew Mason

1. “The best way to learn is to do; the worst way to teach is to talk.”

2. “I view my role more as trying to set up an environment where the personalities, creativity, and individuality of all the different employees come out and can shine.”

3. “As a leader, you can get your people to do things, but it’s not about getting them to do things, it’s about getting them to want to do things.”

4. “The idea of Groupon is pretty simple. It’s about making businesses work better.”

5. “I’ve learned an enormous amount from my time at Groupon, and I have no doubt I’ll continue to learn more in whatever comes next.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Andrew Mason’s net worth was estimated to be around $230 million.

Children

Andrew Mason has one child with his wife, Jenny Gillespie Mason, a musician and entrepreneur. The couple has kept their family life relatively private.