Chris Mason

Chris Mason is the CEO and co-founder of Branding Brand, a mobile technology company known for powering app, web, and in-store experiences for top brands in retail, hospitality, and B2B sectors.

Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Mason relocated to Pittsburgh to pursue his education at Carnegie Mellon University, specifically at the Tepper School of Business.

After graduation, he embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, founding his first start-up and eventually establishing Branding Brand in 2008, which swiftly transformed into a leading provider of mobile commerce solutions for prominent brands worldwide.

While the company has grown to serve an international clientele and operates from multiple locations, its roots remain in Pittsburgh, where it sustains over 100 full-time employees and actively contributes to the city's revitalization from its Rust Belt past.