I think if theres any difference between me and a traditional CEO, its that Ive been unwilling to change myself or shape my personality around whats expected. – Andrew Mason
Most small business owners are not particularly sophisticated business people. Thats not a criticism theyre passionate about cutting hair or cooking food, and thats why they got in the business, not because they have an MBA. – Andrew Mason
Generally, what people tend to underestimate is the cyborg nature of Groupon. We are a company that has the DNA of being both a technology company and a heavily operational company. – Andrew Mason
When you think of couponing, you picture a mom cutting coupons out of the back of the newspaper. – Andrew Mason
In terms of fear, I still am most afraid of Freddie Kruger. – Andrew Mason
The experience is fundamentally different for buying from local businesses than it is for buying consumer goods. – Andrew Mason
If dandelions were hard to grow, they would be most welcome on any lawn. – Andrew Mason