We believe that booking the right A/V talent for your event should feel easy.
We're two engineers building Showstart: a marketplace where clients hire vetted audio, lighting, and visual professionals easily. Enough of the cold DMs, mystery rates, and ghosting. We're where good talent is found.
Whether you're hiring or being hired, the flow is straightforward.
If you're a client
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Browse the directory
Filter by skill, gear, ratings, and who's actually free when you need them.
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Send a request
Include dates, scope, and pay. Compare prices between talent.
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Pay through Stripe
Place a deposit, then remaining funds are held safely in escrow until the gig wraps.
If you're A/V talent
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Make a real profile
Reels, gear, references, rates. Show how you actually work.
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Reply, earng ratings, climb the rankings
Faster replies and satisfied clients earn you visibility.
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Get paid on time, safely.
Stripe payouts the day a gig closes out.
Real people, real demos, real ratings.
Profiles below are examples prior to launch. The real directory ranks talent by ratings, response time, and verified gig history.
John Perez
~8mLighting Designer
Brooklyn, NY
Darrell Cheng
~14mFOH Engineer
Austin, TX
Alexander Coombs
~6mVideo / Projection
Los Angeles, CA
Naomi Lin
~22mStage Manager
Nashville, TN
Frequently Asked Questions
Join the waitlist
We're rolling out region by region starting Q3 2026. Join the waitlist for early access. We'll notify you as soon as we're up and running.
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