Listen-in social network Clubhouse readies for the masses

Clubhouse has grown from a single ‘room’ where the founders could usually be found for conversations to being used by nearly two million people weekly, according to Chen. — AFP

SAN FRANCISCO: Invite-only audio social network Clubhouse is readying to let in the masses with the help of a fresh funding round reported to value it at nearly a billion dollars.

Clubhouse has gained allure since its release early last year in a private testing format, putting a podcast spin on social networking by letting members listen in on conversations taking place in online “rooms” and chime in with comments if they wish.