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A Surge of AI

A Surge of AI

Written by: Pawel Czech
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A Surge of AI is a podcast series exploring how artificial intelligence is moving out of research labs and into the real world.


Hosted by Pawel Czech & Ben White, the series brings together founders, operators, developers, researchers, and investors who are actively building, deploying, and scaling AI systems today. Each episode focuses on practical insight, examining the decisions, trade-offs, and second-order effects shaping the next phase of AI adoption.


We cover topics including AI agents, payments, blockchain, decentralized finance, infrastructure, governance, and the future of work, with a clear emphasis on what actually works in practice.


This is a grounded look at how AI is being used, where it’s creating real economic value, and what it means for builders, organisations, and societies navigating rapid technological change.


Whether you’re building in AI, deploying it inside an organisation, or trying to understand where the technology is really taking us, A Surge of AI is a conversation worth joining.

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  • Ep.1 Intro and Abundance

    Ep.1 Intro and Abundance
    Dec 29 2025

    Artificial intelligence is moving faster than any technology cycle before it — and with it comes a new challenge: abundance.


    In this episode of A Surge of AI, host Ben White is joined by Pawel Czech, CEO of Surge, to explore how AI and blockchain are converging to reshape software, payments, ownership, and global economic systems.


    We break down:

    • What the “abundance problem” means in the age of AI
    • How AI agents are beginning to transact with each other on-chain
    • Why blockchain innovation is re-accelerating alongside AI
    • Where real AI adoption is happening today, not in theory
    • What builders, founders, and operators need to focus on right now


    This episode is for anyone interested in artificial intelligence, AI agents, blockchain, decentralized finance, startup building, and the future of work. A practical, long-form conversation about where AI is actually taking us.

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