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About MuseKat

MuseKat is an innovative, AI-powered educational platform designed to inspire screen-free exploration and curiosity in children and parents alike. Centered around museums and cultural sites, the platform provides an interactive, audio-first learning experience.

By taking photos of exhibits and descriptions, users receive age-tailored, engaging stories narrated by Miko the Meerkat, a playful digital guide. MuseKat works in any museum worldwide, and registered users can create personalized profiles based on children's age, interests, and learning preferences.

Musekat takes learning beyond the classroom, igniting curiosity in even the youngest explorers and inspiring them to ask questions about the world around them. Curiosity calls!

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CREATOR'S NOTES
Bethany Crystal

Bethany Crystal | Founder & Chief Curiosity Officer

Bethany Crystal is a seasoned leader at the intersection of technology, education, and community building. With over 15 years of experience spanning startups, venture capital, and nonprofits, she has worked with organizations like Union Square Ventures and Tech:NYC to drive innovative initiatives that expand access to technology and empower learners. Her career includes building scalable grant programs at the Uniswap Foundation, launching the Decoded Futures initiative to integrate AI in nonprofit learning, and designing tech-forward programs for NYC schools.

As the founder of MuseKat, Bethany is reimagining how families experience museums and cultural spaces. Inspired by her background in workforce development and her own parenting journey, she created Miko the meerkat—a playful, interactive guide that helps kids explore exhibits in a fun, personalized way.

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