The Journey from Mozyr to Russian Interview Specialist

From competitive swimming pools in Belarus to conducting interviews with high-profile leaders

Vladislav Zholudz
8 Years Swimming
4 Years Coding
$1M Goal by 30

Beyond the Surface

What drives a competitive swimmer from Belarus to become a Russian Interview Specialist at one of the most innovative platforms mapping global influence? The answer lies in understanding that patterns of excellence translate across domains.

At 8 years old in Mozyr, I discovered that success isn't about natural talentβ€”it's about systematic improvement, strategic thinking, and relentless execution. These principles that made me a swimming champion now fuel my role at Trajecta, where I conduct interviews with influential people to map professional trajectories worldwide.

πŸ† Multiple swimming competition wins
πŸŽ“ BSTU Computer Science Excellence
🎀 Russian Interview Specialist at Trajecta

The Evolution

2005-2013

Foundation in Excellence

Mozyr, Belarus β€” Born in the Gomel region, began competitive swimming at age 8. Attended School No. 9 where I learned that discipline and strategic thinking are the foundations of any significant achievement. Swimming taught me that success comes from consistent daily improvement, not sporadic effort.

πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ 8 years competitive swimming πŸ… Multiple regional wins πŸ“š Academic excellence at School No. 9
2014-2016

Leadership & Technical Discovery

Young Firefighters Club β€” Joined the local firefighters club, where I first discovered my natural inclination toward leadership and problem-solving under pressure. Simultaneously began learning C++ programming, fascinated by the logical thinking patterns that mirrored the strategic approach I'd developed in competitive swimming.

πŸš’ Youth firefighter leadership πŸ’» Started C++ programming 🎯 Competition participation
2017-Present

Entrepreneurial Emergence

BSTU, Minsk β€” Enrolled at Belarusian State Technological University, where I expanded from C++ into comprehensive front-end development and Telegram bot creation. Launched my first commercial project "ik.fix.us" for home appliance repair, proving that technical skills combined with business acumen can create real value.

πŸŽ“ BSTU Computer Science 🌐 Front-end development mastery πŸ€– Telegram bot expertise πŸ’Ό First commercial project
2024-Future

Professional Recognition

Trajecta Team & Beyond β€” Joined Trajecta as Russian Interview Specialist, leveraging my communication skills and systematic thinking to conduct interviews with high-profile individuals. Currently expanding expertise through boxing training (mental toughness), while building toward the $1M goal before 30 and establishing connections with industry leaders.

🎀 Russian Interview Specialist at Trajecta πŸ₯Š Boxing for mental strength πŸ’° $1M target by 30 🌍 Global interview network

The Philosophy Behind Excellence

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Systems Thinking

Every challenge, from swimming competitions to conducting interviews with billionaires, requires systematic approaches. I don't believe in luckβ€”I believe in creating systems that consistently produce results.

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Flow State Mastery

Swimming taught me to find flow states where peak performance becomes natural. This translates directly to interviews, where I create environments where subjects feel comfortable sharing deep insights.

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Connection Mapping

Success is rarely individual. Understanding how influence flows between people, how ideas spread, and how networks formβ€”this insight drives both my interview approach and contribution to Trajecta's mission.

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Execution Velocity

Ideas without execution are worthless. My competitive background instilled relentless execution habitsβ€”when I see an opportunity for a meaningful interview, I move fast and prepare thoroughly.

Core Expertise

Interview Specialization

Russian-Language Interviews Expert
High-Profile Subject Rapport Advanced
Technical Deep Dives Expert
Cross-Cultural Communication Advanced

Technical Foundation

C++ Programming Advanced
Frontend Development Expert
Telegram Bot Development Expert
Web Development Advanced

Leadership Qualities

Strategic Planning Expert
Team Coordination Advanced
Crisis Management Advanced
Vision Communication Expert

Values That Drive Excellence

Systematic Excellence

Every achievement starts with a system. Whether training for swimming competitions or preparing for interviews with high-profile individuals, I create reproducible processes that generate consistent results.

Authentic Connection

Meaningful interviews require authentic rapport. I focus on understanding what drives successful people and creating environments where they feel comfortable sharing deep insights.

Continuous Evolution

Stagnation is death in competitive environments. I constantly upgrade my interview skills, expand my network, and refine my approach based on feedback from each conversation.

Long-term Vision

The $1M goal isn't about moneyβ€”it's about building meaningful connections with influential people while establishing financial independence for bigger ambitions in professional development.

Ready to explore what's possible?

Let's discuss how systematic thinking, interview expertise, and strategic vision can create extraordinary conversations.