Software:Leher

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Leher App
Leher Logo.png
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

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

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

Founders

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

  1. Sindhu Hariharan (Feb 13, 2021). "Desi app Leher rides Clubhouse wave - Times of India" (in en). https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/desi-app-leher-rides-clubhouse-wave/articleshow/80887642.cms. 
  2. Sil, Debarghya (2021-02-22). "'We Want To Democratize Discussion': Leher CEO" (in en). https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/365808. 
  3. "Leher On It s Way To Revolutionize Social Media" (in en). http://www.businessworld.in/video/Leher-On-It-s-Way-To-Revolutionize-Social-Media-/24-03-2021-3299. 
  4. "Clubhouse Could Launch Its Android Version As Early As May 2021". https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/clubhouse-could-launch-its-android-version-as-early-as-may-2021-6704311.html. 
  5. "Missing out on Clubhouse? Try out the Leher app from India instead" (in en). 2021-02-15. https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/what-is-leher-indias-clubhouse-alternative-and-how-to-use-it-7189725/. 
  6. "Introducing the special fourth batch of Google for Startups Accelerator India" (in en). https://india.googleblog.com/2020/09/introducing-special-fourth-batch-of.html. 
  7. "Meet The 20 Startups Shortlisted For Class 4 Of Google's Accelerator Programme" (in en-US). 2020-09-23. https://inc42.com/buzz/meet-the-20-startups-shortlisted-for-googles-accelerator-programme/. 
  8. "Nir Eyal (@nir.eyal) | Leher - Video Discussions" (in en). https://leher.app/nir.eyal. 
  9. "Salman Khurshid (@salman.khurshid351) | Leher - Video Discussions" (in en). https://leher.app/salman.khurshid351. 
  10. (in en) Live Discussion - Sushant Singh Rajputs demise - a well planned murder? With Roopa Ganguly | Leher, https://leher.app/Sushant-Singh-Rajputs-demise--a-well-planned-murder-With-Roopa-Ganguly-liveDiscussionaBOGL2sPx, retrieved 2021-04-03 
  11. "Keith Teare (@keith.teare) | Leher - Video Discussions" (in en). https://leher.app/keith.teare. 
  12. (in en) Live Discussion - Opportunities and Challenges in space technology and aerospace with Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai(Moon Man of India). | Leher, https://leher.app/Opportunities-and-Challenges-in-space-technology-and-aerospace-with-Dr-Mylswamy-AnnaduraiMoon-Man-of-India-liveDiscussiongBEhccNE5, retrieved 2021-04-03 
  13. (in en) Live Discussion - Survival to Revival of The Economy- Political Perspective with Ms. khushboo sundar | Leher, https://leher.app/Survival-to-Revival-of-The-Economy-Political-Perspective-with-Ms-khushboo-sundar-liveDiscussionZMkIJedwa, retrieved 2021-04-03 
  14. April 2021, Shabana Arif 03. "Best Clubhouse alternatives — what's out now and coming soon" (in en). https://www.tomsguide.com/news/best-clubhouse-alternatives. 
  15. Sil, Debarghya (2021-02-22). "'We Want To Democratize Discussion': Leher CEO" (in en). https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/365808. 
  16. "Meet The 20 Startups Shortlisted For Class 4 Of Google's Accelerator Programme" (in en-US). 2020-09-23. https://inc42.com/buzz/meet-the-20-startups-shortlisted-for-googles-accelerator-programme/. 
  17. "LinkedIn". https://www.linkedin.com/in/atul-jaju-0a0a4112/. 
  18. "Funding Galore: Indian Startup Funding Of The Week [September 21–26"] (in en-US). 2020-09-26. https://inc42.com/infocus/funding-galore/funding-galore-indian-startup-funding-of-the-week-september-21-26/. 
  19. "Leher App with Vikas Malpani". https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/reources/startup_india_notes/startup_journeys/leher_app.html. 

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