Leher

Leher App

Developer(s)| Leher.AI Pvt Ltd
Initial release| Aug, 2018
Operating system| Android, iOS, Web
Type| Social network
Website| leher.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]

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Features
* 3 Founders
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## 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.

## External links

* Leher app on the App Store
* Leher app on the Play Store

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