Over the last few months, you may have already gotten on board with Clubhouse, the self-described “drop-in audio app.” The app is currently available for iPhone users exclusively and it’s invite only. Still, in mere months, it’s already amassed millions of users—with that number growing by the week.
If all of this sounds altogether unfamiliar and you need Clubhouse 101, you’ll probably want to go back and read BizBash’s complete explainer first. But the quick-and-dirty overview is that this app is a chance to participate in—or just listen in on—audio-only discussions. (So no need to pretend you’re wearing clothes or makeup, like on Zoom.)
And because these conversations are often organized around particular themes—sometimes quite niche in nature—it’s a great way to get a deeper understanding of a topic, and/or announce yourself as a thought leader around an idea.
Think of it as similar to an education session or a panel discussion at a conference or trade show. Clubhouse conversations are not recorded, so there is that sense that you have to be there. And this element evokes aspects of live events like intimate, unique and right-place-at-the-right-time networking opportunities built on authentic connections and a dose of chemistry.
Event professionals are already engaging in a wide range of industry topics on the platform, building groups, raising their profiles and sharing knowledge—more and more by the day. If you’re on Clubhouse, here are 10 among them you should follow right now.
Amy Shey Jacobs (@chandelierevent)
Amy Shey Jacobs is the moderator of the weekly Clubhouse room Talk Party to Me. The founder of the New York City-based social event firm Chandelier Events, she’s had a hand in producing such high-profile events as the Knot Gala and the NBC Today Show wedding.
Martine Pierre (@msmartinepierre)
Martine Pierre is the founder of the Clubhouse group Event Planners Collective, a platform created to connect event professionals of color around the world.
Olamide Awofeso (@thisisssola)
Among the platform’s earlier adopters is Olamide Awofeso, the founder of E.K.O. Consulting LLC and the marketing and event manager for the Blacks In Technology Foundation. She established the club called Event Planners & Producers United—billed as the first on the platform dedicated to the event industry—which now has more than 5,000 members.
Ashley Hamilton (@ashbeingash)
Event producer and experiential marketer Ashley Hamilton co-moderates the Event Planners & Producers United chats along with founder Awofeso.
Mindy Weiss (@mindyweiss)
Los Angeles-based Mindy Weiss is among the grande dames of the social event industry. On Clubhouse, she discusses creative and design inspiration and other aspects of the business.
Dahlia El Gazzar (@dahliaelgazzar)
Dahlia El Gazzar is an event strategist and marketer, with a focus on virtual and hybrid events. As a leading voice among women in event tech, find her on Clubhouse sharing insights about digital trends and ideas.
Brett Hyman (@bretthyman)
Brett Hyman is the founder of NVE Experience Agency, a brand experience agency that produces live events and digital experiences from HQs in Los Angeles, New York and London. He’s a thought leader on events and digital experiences, as well as on independent entrepreneurship.
Meghan Ely (@ofdconsulting)
Event planners seeking press coverage—especially for weddings and social events—may want to listen in on Meghan Ely of OFD Consulting. She’s amassed 2,000 followers through moderating Clubhouse conversations on topics like pitching events to the media and industry speaking.
Liz Caruso (@lizkingevents)
Event producer Liz Caruso is an event producer, strategist, consultant and speaker, as well as the CEO of Liz King Events and Techsytalk. She’s on Clubhouse talking about events with a tech-forward focus, including virtual and hybrid formats, user experience and engagement.
Nicholas Rhodes (@nickydigital)
Nicholas Rhodes, also known as Nicky Digital, is known for creating interactive engagement experiences and tools for virtual, hybrid and face-to-face events. He’s also the founder and creative director for the virtual photo booth platform Outsnapped.
