In this episode of The Birchal Podcast, host Emily Macfarlane sits down with Harris Meitanis, the founder of acta, a groundbreaking platform that is transforming the talent booking industry. Harris shares the story behind acta, born from a need to cut through the chaos and inefficiencies in the entertainment world. With no central directory in Australia, finding and booking talent has been a complicated and often frustrating process—until now.

acta is changing the game by offering a commission-free, transparent marketplace that connects talent directly with booking agents, eliminating unnecessary middlemen. Harris talks about the challenges of building a platform that serves both represented and unrepresented talent, and how his team’s deep industry experience has been key to creating a solution that works for everyone involved.

Harris also dives into the exciting future of acta, including plans to integrate AI to make talent curation even more efficient. He reflects on how the platform will continue to adapt in the face of economic ups and downs, drawing on lessons learned from the Global Financial Crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the conversation wraps up, Harris gives a glimpse into what's next for acta, with big plans for growth and new features that will make it an essential tool for the entertainment industry. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of talent booking and the innovative minds driving change in the industry.