Dynamite Circle Event

Completed Event

Portland January 16 Junto

Portland, United States

16 Jan 2025

Junto Event

A structured small-group discussion inspired by Benjamin Franklin's original Junto club. Members take turns presenting challenges or ideas for focused peer feedback. Typically held with 6-12 participants to keep the conversation intimate and actionable.

Founder Snapshot

This junto event was held in Portland. The DC keeps this page live so founders can review context and discover what is happening next in the same city chapter.

What this event was about

The Dynamite Circle kicked off 2025 with a Junto event in Portland, offering a focused gathering for location-independent founders.

This intimate event provided a valuable opportunity for members to connect, share experiences, and brainstorm solutions to business challenges in a collaborative setting. The Junto format encouraged deep discussions and peer-to-peer learning.

Attendees represented a diverse range of industries, with a strong presence from professional services and industry-specific consulting, as well as productized services.

Local Chapter

This event is hosted in the DC Portland Chapter area, home to around 7 DC members. Visit the chapter page for nearby founders, travel trends, and upcoming events in the city.

Who attended

Founders who attended this event came from 1 countries.

Industries

  • Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting (67%)
  • Productized Services (33%)

Revenue Brackets

  • Under $100K (50%)
  • $100K to $1M (50%)

Country Spread

1 countries

  1. United States

FAQ

Do founders usually travel to Portland around this time?
Many founders plan trips to Portland around January each year.

What is Portland January 16 Junto?
Portland January 16 Junto is a junto event organized by Dynamite Circle, a private community of location-independent entrepreneurs and founders. Events are open to DC members and approved applicants.

Who can attend Dynamite Circle events?
Dynamite Circle events are open to current DC members. New applicants can apply to join and may attend upcoming events once accepted. Visit dynamitecircle.com to learn more about membership.

Are there other DC events in Portland?
Dynamite Circle regularly hosts events in Portland, including meetups, Juntos (curated roundtables), and larger gatherings. Check the DC Portland Chapter page to see upcoming events and local founder activity.

What is Dynamite Circle?
Dynamite Circle (The DC) is a private community of location-independent entrepreneurs and founders, built around in-person connection and mutual support. The DC members include bootstrapped founders, agency owners, SaaS builders, and e-commerce operators from around the world.

Past editions and related events

This junto event series has hosted 15 events in the last 2 years.