Jason Citron (born September 21, 1984) is an American-French businessman[1][2][3] who is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Discord, an instant messaging social platform.

[5][6] Jason Citron was born on September 21, 1984,[7] in San Francisco, California, into an Ashkenazi Jewish family with a strong business and technology background.

Jason Citron pursued his passion for technology by enrolling at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.

The education he received laid the foundation for his future ventures, where he would combine his love for gaming with his entrepreneurial spirit.

[14] However, the company pivoted when Citron noticed the need for better communication tools for gamers, leading to the creation of Discord in 2015.