Why building meaningful relationships is a critical aspect of professional growth: Dimitriy N. Mishin

Growth is a variable. It can be exponential or slow. For some, it crashes and burns, and for others, it blesses profoundly. Whatever its nature, growth is coveted in all aspects of life. But how does one calculate a variable? We might not have all the answers, but we know one person who certainly has some — Dimitriy Mishin.

The 20-year-old entrepreneur and finance wizard is an ace when it comes to evolving his ideas. Dimitriy’s first introduction to the world of finance was through his family business, which dominated the sea and railway transportation industry. In 2015, he got into the "new economy" space and never looked back.

In 2016, Dimitriy turned his gaze towards cryptocurrencies. With his razor-sharp wit and foresight, he quickly made a fortune for himself. When Dimitriy was sure of his passions and talents, he entered venture capital — his most significant investment and biggest payoff. To date, he has invested in tens of ideas and turned his judgment into profits. His portfolio includes WeFox, Simple Fasting, Relativity Space, Yumi, J&T, and more coveted spaces that are a proud testament to his choice.

At just 20, Dimitriy has consistently delivered exponential growth - for his and others’ portfolios. What is the secret? What is the benchmark, and what is the yardstick?

As per Dimitriy, building meaningful relationships is crucial. We live in a society that thrives on collaborations and exchange of ideas. Actively participating in these discussions provides guidance and direction. With his friendly nature and approachability, Dimitriy has cultivated meaningful relationships in his profession. The most significant measure of professional growth is respectability and reputation, and these can only be testified by the people with whom one shares a professional space. Dimitriy’s relationships have been the foundation stones of his credibility and afforded him trust (such as his work with Day One Ventures), respect, and ultimately growth.

As a venture capitalist, Dimitriy’s prowess is expressive. His success has time and again proved his mettle. But according to him, it is the relationships that he has forged along the way that have helped him the most. It is easier and faster to roll a boulder up a hill in a group than alone, which Dimitriy wholeheartedly believes. So while growth may still be a mystery variable, we now know the simple yardstick by which to measure our professional growth — the bonds that we pursue — thanks to Dimitriy N. Mishin.