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Leher App
Developer(s)Leher.AI Pvt Ltd
Initial releaseAug, 2018
Operating systemAndroid, iOS, Web
TypeSocial network
Websiteleher.app

Leher is an Indian social networking service that facilitates audio and video discussion rooms.[1] Leher is an audio-video platform where users can listen to and join conversations, interviews, and discussions between people on various topics.[2][3] Leher had around 170,000 downloads in March 2021.[4] Leher is a direct competitor to Clubhouse.[5]

History

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Leher was launched in August 2018, and it launched the live audio video discussions feature late-2019. The app gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic in India as consumers shifted to social media in quarantine.[citation needed]

Leher was selected for Google India's Google for Startups Accelerator program in 2020.[6][7]

Notable users on Leher include Nir Eyal,[8] Salman Khurshid,[9] Roopa Ganguly,[10] Keith Teare,[11] Mylswamy Annadurai,[12] and Khushbu.[13]

Features

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The app has multiple communication modes like private audio rooms, recorded video and audio rooms, direct messaging, and clubs.[14]

Founders

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Leher was created by Vikas Malpani, co-founder of Commonfloor and Atul Jaju, who was a senior executive at Goldman Sachs before creating Leher.[15][16][17][18][19]

References

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  1. ^ Sindhu Hariharan (Feb 13, 2021). "Desi app Leher rides Clubhouse wave". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  2. ^ Sil, Debarghya (2021-02-22). "'We Want To Democratize Discussion': Leher CEO". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  3. ^ "Leher On It s Way To Revolutionize Social Media". BW Businessworld. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  4. ^ "Clubhouse Could Launch Its Android Version As Early As May 2021". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  5. ^ "Missing out on Clubhouse? Try out the Leher app from India instead". The Indian Express. 2021-02-15. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  6. ^ "Introducing the special fourth batch of Google for Startups Accelerator India". Official Google India Blog. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  7. ^ "Meet The 20 Startups Shortlisted For Class 4 Of Google's Accelerator Programme". Inc42 Media. 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  8. ^ "Nir Eyal (@nir.eyal) | Leher - Video Discussions". Leher. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  9. ^ "Salman Khurshid (@salman.khurshid351) | Leher - Video Discussions". Leher. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  10. ^ Live Discussion - Sushant Singh Rajputs demise - a well planned murder? With Roopa Ganguly | Leher, retrieved 2021-04-03
  11. ^ "Keith Teare (@keith.teare) | Leher - Video Discussions". Leher. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  12. ^ Live Discussion - Opportunities and Challenges in space technology and aerospace with Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai(Moon Man of India). | Leher, retrieved 2021-04-03
  13. ^ Live Discussion - Survival to Revival of The Economy- Political Perspective with Ms. khushboo sundar | Leher, retrieved 2021-04-03
  14. ^ April 2021, Shabana Arif 03 (3 April 2021). "Best Clubhouse alternatives — what's out now and coming soon". Tom's Guide. Retrieved 2021-04-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ Sil, Debarghya (2021-02-22). "'We Want To Democratize Discussion': Leher CEO". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  16. ^ "Meet The 20 Startups Shortlisted For Class 4 Of Google's Accelerator Programme". Inc42 Media. 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  17. ^ "LinkedIn". LinkedIn.
  18. ^ "Funding Galore: Indian Startup Funding Of The Week [September 21–26]". Inc42 Media. 2020-09-26. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  19. ^ "Leher App with Vikas Malpani". www.startupindia.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
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