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Dmitriy Surkov. Founder of Avrelia. Venture investor. I write, lecture, and consult on AI, practical philosophy, power, and the systems shaping the next decade.
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Dmitriy Surkov. Founder of Avrelia. Venture investor. I write, lecture, and consult on AI, practical philosophy, power, and the systems shaping the next decade.


"Antiquity gave us the operating system for times of change. Our task is to recompile it for the decade ahead."

Co-investing in startups — space, longevity, synthetic biology, robotics, AI. Direct access to founders. Cheque from $25k.

1:1 advisory or corporate engagements. A quick diagnostic or long-term partnership on AI strategy, governance, and post-platform business models.

Talks at forums, corporate events, or for groups of like-minded people. AI, intuition, negotiation, and modern philosophy.
A cheque, a brief, or a lectern. Each one works only in the presence of "chemistry" and shared values — that's what keeps things honest and the goals within reach.

Co-investing in startups — space, longevity, synthetic biology, robotics, AI. Direct access to founders. Cheque from $25k.
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1:1 advisory or corporate engagements. A quick diagnostic or long-term partnership on AI strategy, governance, and post-platform business models.
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Talks at forums, corporate events, or for groups of like-minded people. AI, intuition, negotiation, and modern philosophy.
Open a line →I take on a few consulting engagements a year — with founders, executives, and investors moving fast through frontier technologies and business models.

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