
Groupon
Organization
Groupon, Inc. is an American e-commerce marketplace that connects subscribers with local merchants by offering activities, travel, goods, and services. Founded in 2008, the platform operates as a global marketplace for local commerce, offering consumers deals and discounts on various experiences and products.
What experts have said about Groupon
1 statement · 1 negative
Groupon’s increased-email strategy generated short-term money but destroyed the company.
“that destroyed the whole company. But in the short term, we made a bunch of money.”
Open the episode · How to build a company that withstands any era | Eric Ries, Lean Startup authorListen at 44:07
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6 episodes featuring Groupon

Watch What Crappens
Reality-TV editing collides with yacht-crew chaos
The recap turns a Below Deck Mediterranean feud into a debate over selective storytelling, accountability, and last-minute attempts at teamwork.
Sep 29, 2026 · 52 min

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Boom Supersonic bets aviation can break its speed ceiling
The episode examines whether Boom can turn supersonic passenger travel from a historical exception into a commercially viable service.
Sep 22, 2026 · 18 min

Watch What Crappens
A supportive toast detonates RHONY’s brunch
The recap tracks how jokes, old grievances, and a conversation about Carolyn Bessette turn a divorce brunch into a cascading social rupture.
Sep 16, 2026 · 50 min

Pardon My Take
NFL Week 1 exposes Patriots panic and RedZone’s controlled chaos
The episode pairs early-season quarterback and team overreactions with a rare behind-the-scenes account of how NFL RedZone turns chaos into television.
Sep 11, 2026 · 3h 17m

Financial Audit
Strong income collides with $108,000 in debt and relationship turmoil
The audit shows how inaccurate tracking, risky borrowing, and unresolved trust issues can overwhelm a high-earning household.
Aug 31, 2026 · 1h 47m

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth
OpenAI design chief says AI is elevating rather than replacing designers
As artificial intelligence automates traditional engineering tasks, the role of the designer is shifting from visual execution to rapid prototyping and systems thinking.
Aug 16, 2026 · 1h 12m
