Today Show Interviews Andrew Mason, CEO of Groupon

Matt Lauer interviewed Andrew Mason, Mt. Lebanon native and CEO of Groupon, this week on the Today Show. It was a basic interview until Matt asked Andrew about Google's rumored $6 billion offer for his company. Instead of answering the question, Andrew went into a story about his time at Foster Elementary and mentions fellow classmates Josh Wilson and Cristin Flaherty as well as recently retired teacher Kathy Pattak.

Thanks to Elaine Gillen for the heads up on this interview!

Watch the full video:

• today.msnbc.msn.com/id/3041440/vp/40603167/#40603167 (NBC)

Creativity and confidence propels founder of Groupon, Mt. Lebanon native Andrew Mason

Luke VanGombos was the new kid at Mt. Lebanon High School when he discovered one of his classmates was rather unusual.

"The first time I ever hung out with Andrew, he was going a week without wearing any shoes, and eating just pizza," said Mr. VanGombos, an account manager for FirstGiving, an online nonprofit in Boston.

"Of course, he had to cut out the soles and wear just the tops, but I thought that was pretty cool."

Years later, strange and often wonderful ideas are still buzzing around Andrew Mason's brain: "The biggest thing I struggle with is what to do with the ideas I have now," said Mr. Mason, who just turned 30.

Read the full article:

• www.post-gazette.com/pg/10318/1103190-55.stm (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)