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Back from MUSEUM CONNECTIONS Paris 2025.🇫🇷 Two focused days of discussions with cultural institutions and tourism professionals have given us valuable insights into the European market. Key takeaways include the strong recognition of Swiss quality standards and growing interest in accessible AI solutions for different types of cultural experiences - from museums to famous cultural heritage sites. Further, the positive feedback on our AI system's accuracy and conversational quality was particularly valuable, as was the enthusiasm for integrating AI throughout the entire visitor journey - from during the visit to post-visit experience. Thank you again to all who visited us at our booth. Looking forward to following up on our discussions.

Bonjour Paris! 🇫🇷 We are taking our Swiss AI innovation to MUSEUM CONNECTIONS Paris from January 14-15. After months of working with Switzerland's leading cultural institutions, we are ready to showcase how our conversational AI platform is transforming visitor experiences in museums to an international audience. Visit our booth for live demos of our product portfolio and, of course, some Swiss chocolate 🍫 #MuseumConnections #MuseumTech #Paris2025

As 2024 comes to a close, we are taking a moment to share Gaudio's journey from an idea born in a discussion to where we are today. The year has been one of growth, learning, and validation: 🚢 Launched our first public pilot at the Swiss Museum of Transport, where we are already seeing promising impact on visitor engagement 🤝 Started partnerships with several of Switzerland's premier cultural institutions & destinations 🏆 Won the global ArtTech Foundation Prize 2024 in Munich 💻 Iterated on our technology and user experience based on valuable insights from our pilots 🌟 Selected for the AI Launchpad accelerator from ETH AI Center and Talent Kick, connecting us with AI innovation across Europe, and completed the accelerator by START Global, Switzerland Innovation Park Ost, and the University of St.Gallen 🎯 Received several first grants from STARTUP@HSG as well as the Startfeld - Startup support of the Switzerland Innovation Parc East grant and succeeded at Techstars Startup Weekend 🔬 Initiated a research collaboration with Anton Fedosov, Amaizu Melody and Alain Zanchetta at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW through Innosuisse, and presented Gaudio as a corporate partner for the Cultural Entrepreneurship CAS at ZHAW School of Management and Law And the real highlight is the incredible people we have met along the way. From cultural directors sharing their vision for the future to passionate art collectors and visitors discovering new perspectives through our guides. And 2025? We have some exciting announcements coming your way, so follow us to be the first to hear about upcoming partnerships! 🚀 #AI #StartupJourney #YearInReview

Recent statistics from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office show that Swiss museums are stronger than ever!🇨🇭 Swiss museums are thriving, with 15 million visitors in 2023—a record-breaking recovery that surpasses pre-pandemic levels. This recovery, however, comes with its challenges. Despite the cultural richness of Swiss museums—home to over 74 million preserved objects— only 17% of institutions offer modern audio solutions, leaving significant gaps in how diverse audiences can engage with their collections. This is precisely the challenge we are addressing at Gaudio. Through our AI-driven guides, we enable museums to deliver audio narrations, visual descriptions, and simplified content, changing the visitor experience into one that is inclusive, dynamic, and accessible to all. Further, Switzerland’s density of cultural institutions—1,142 museums, one of the highest per capita globally—makes it a unique landscape for such innovation. The openness we have seen post-COVID toward adopting new technologies shows that now is the time to act. By connecting cultural heritage with the latest technologies, we can make museum collections more accessible to everyone. 🔗 Learn more in our latest blog post: (Link is shared in the comments)

What makes us truly understand art, beyond just looking at it? In our latest article, we explore how Erwin Panofsky's revolutionary three-layer approach to art understanding shapes the way Gaudio makes art accessible to everyone. From recognizing what we see, to understanding historical meanings, to grasping deeper cultural contexts - discover how we are bringing this timeless methodology into the digital age. "The Three Layers of Art Understanding: Panofsky's Methodology through Gaudio" shows how we are building bridges between art historical knowledge and personal discovery. Read the article by accessing the link in the comments below.

Experience is the best teacher. 💡 After over a month of public testing, we have already gained interesting insights into how visitors interact with conversational AI in museums. An essential discovery: Simplicity drives engagement. After multiple iterations and supervised testing sessions, visitors naturally gravitate toward voice interactions over text - speaking directly to AI guides while exploring everything from technical details to historical stories. And everyone's clear favorite? Rico the Rat! 🐀 Through continuous testing and visitor feedback, we have refined our solution in ways only possible through real-world experiences - each conversation teaches us something new every time. Thank you to the Verkehrshaus der Schweiz team for this innovative partnership. If you have not experienced it yet, the Verkehrshaus der Schweiz is definitely worth a visit during these cold winter days! ❄️

Reflecting on our intensive weeks at The Accelerator by START Global, University of St.Gallen, and Switzerland Innovation Park Ost! 🚀 These five weeks were essential in shaping how we bring personalized AI guides to cultural institutions. The program equipped us with practical tools - from financial planning and go-to-market strategies with Melanie Gabriel to deepening our understanding of museum and visitor needs with Beat Walther. Raphael J. Kappeler's fundraising insights and Daniela Landherr's team-building sessions helped us build a stronger foundation for scaling our cultural tech solution. And lastly, regular roasting sessions refined our approach, ending in a great Demo Day. Congrats KUORI for winning the 25k CHF! Thanks to everyone involved for the valuable experience and to all mentors and fellow startups for their input. We look forward to implementing these insights while developing our AI-powered guides. Special thanks to the core team Jürg Stuker, Max Bieri, Dr. Bernd F. Schneider, Marcel Niklas Rückwald, Selina Studer, Barbara Schmidt, Diego Probst, Simone Muscaritolo, Niklas Kerscher and the rest of the team! Rimon Technologies, Inhale+, VIRA DRONES Dr. Dennis Vogt Dr. Florian Hohmann Andreas Goeldi Gioia Deucher Bettina Hein Joachim Schoss Dr. Torben Antretter Dietmar Grichnik Kanton St.Gallen, Ernst Göhner Stiftung, Metrohm Stiftung Swisscom

We are back from MUTEC Leipzig with valuable insights to share. One lesson stood out clearly: The power of demonstration. Seeing our AI guides in action transformed initial curiosity into genuine understanding. What resonated most was how immediately people grasped the possibilities for efficiency and personalization in their institutions. We were particularly struck by the depth of AI discussions that emerged. Cultural professionals wanted to understand not just the technology, but its ethical implications and practical applications in their spaces. Most encouraging was the diverse range of institutions engaging with us - from art galleries and science centers to castles and botanical gardens. Each with exciting ideas on how Gaudio could enhance the experience for their guests. For us, this marks our entry into the German market. We are grateful for the thoughtful conversations and excited for the collaborations ahead. If you missed us at MUTEC, reach out—we would love to have a conversation! ----------------------------------------------------------------- Wir sind zurück von der MUTEC Leipzig mit wertvollen Erkenntnissen. Eine wichtige Erfahrung: Die Wirkung der Demonstration. Zu sehen, wie unsere KI-Guides in Aktion funktionieren, verwandelte anfängliche Neugier in echtes Verständnis. Was überzeugte, war wie unmittelbar die Möglichkeiten für Effizienz und Personalisierung in den jeweiligen Einrichtungen erkannt wurden. Beeindruckt hat uns auch die Tiefe der Diskussionen. Neben der Technologie standen auch ethische Aspekte und konkrete Anwendungsmöglichkeiten im Fokus. Ermutigt hat uns die Vielfalt der interessierten Einrichtungen: Von der Kunsthalle über Wissenschaftszentren bis zu Schlössern und botanischen Gärten. Jede mit spannenden Ideen zur Nutzung von Gaudio zur Bereicherung des Erlebnisses vor Ort. Für uns markiert dies den Eintritt in den deutschen Markt. Wir sind dankbar für die zahlreichen Gespräche und freuen uns auf die kommenden Kooperationen.

Action bei der MUTEC! 🏗️ Einen Tag vor der Messe und unser Stand nimmt Form an - hier ein kleiner Blick hinter die Kulissen. Ab morgen findest du uns in Halle 4, Stand E20, wo wir Gaudio vorstellen! #MUTEC2024 #BehindTheScenes