Eating an MRE with Marine Veteran & Payments Leader Dmitriy Golodnikov | In the Field

Dmitriy Golodnikov is a seasoned leader in fintech, payments, and risk management, with a career spanning major institutions like Samsung, Square, Mastercard, and Morgan Stanley. With deep expertise in business development, treasury, and cross-border payments, he has successfully led teams and driven strategic partnerships that shape the evolving financial landscape. His background in supply chain management and commercial underwriting further enhances his ability to navigate complex financial ecosystems.

Before entering the finance and technology sector, Dmitriy served as a Sergeant and Section Leader in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he honed his leadership, discipline, and operational skills. His ability to bridge structured military problem-solving with the fast-paced world of fintech has been instrumental in his success, enabling him to drive impactful change across industries.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Eating an MRE with Marine Veteran & Payments Leader - Dmitriy Golodnikov
03:15 Story growing up before the military
04:40 Time in Ukraine
05:38 Moving to the Bronx
06:55 Misconceptions about America
08:30 Deciding to join the military
11:35 Childhood movies
13:20 Family thoughts on joining the Marines
15:00 Time between talking to a recruiter and basic training
16:00 Open the MRE
18:50 Infantry
19:45 Team Fortress 2
21:50 Expectations vs reality
24:45 First year in the Marine Core
27:10 Age is irrelevant
31:03 First duty station
34:30 Four years in the Marines
35:40 How did 9/11 impact you while serving
38:25 Boring till it is not
41:45 Mindshift
44:30 Transition out of the Marines
46:45 Did the military prepare you for college?
49:16 Go to Ukrainian dish
53:00 Jewish New Year
55:15 Spoiler alert
1:02:00 Use your connections
1:05:20 2008
1:09:00 Take a leap