Dendi on esports, career and future plans

Danylo Dendi Ishutin, in his recent interview, spoke about his long journey in esports, noting that Warcraft is the best strategy game of all time. He shared his impressions of participating in a major event where streamers gathered to play Warcraft Classic on a new server. Dendi mentioned that returning to the game after 20 years brought him a lot of nostalgia and enjoyment.

In addition to reminiscing about the past, Danylo talked about his current activity in Dota 2, emphasizing that he played 54 matches in the past week. He admitted that his love for the game has not faded despite his years in esports.

Dendi also recalled how his career started and how he earned his first money in esports. These first steps became the foundation of his career and led to the creation of one of the most successful teams in Dota 2 history.

We didn’t have good internet and most of the tournaments were held in internet cafes. The biggest breakthrough was The International, which set a new benchmark for all tournaments by announcing a prize pool of $1,000,000. I also met Vi1at at tournaments for DTS Chatrix, who became our manager until I joined NaVi.

Speaking about current problems in esports, Dendi noted that despite the industry's development, many of the challenges teams face remain the same. He emphasized the importance of respect and smart strategies to defeat strong opponents, as well as the need for proper balance within the team.

Danylo also spoke about creating his own team and the organizational aspects, including finding sponsors and handling administrative tasks. He expressed optimistic intentions and a desire to continue developing his organization.

After eight years in NaVi, I needed to move on, so I decided to create something of my own. At first, there were many problems, especially in the early years, but now we have a separate team managing the organization. We want to become one of the best teams in the world, first in Counter-Strike and possibly in other disciplines later.

Dendi also touched on a personal topic, talking about his girlfriend and the importance of maintaining a balance between esports and personal life. He emphasized that to stay healthy and avoid burnout, it is essential to find time for oneself and loved ones. Dendi also reflected on the possibility of expanding his horizons beyond esports, mentioning the potential of opening a business, such as a restaurant or an internet café.

Earlier, Cyberscore reported that Dendi became the ambassador of BetKing.