Manila February 9 Junto in Manila, Philippines

Dynamite Circle Event

Completed Event

Manila February 9 Junto

Manila, Philippines

9 Feb 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.

What this event was about

The Dynamite Circle community gathered in Manila on February 9th for a Junto event, bringing together location-independent founders from diverse backgrounds.

Attendees shared their experiences, discussing both challenges and successes anticipated for the first quarter of the year. The intimate setting fostered open conversation and peer-to-peer support.

The event provided a valuable opportunity for members to connect in person, deepen relationships, and gain insights from fellow entrepreneurs operating in marketing agencies, professional services, consulting, real estate, and investing.

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Local Chapter

This event is hosted in the DC Manila Chapter area, home to around 8 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.

IndustryShareRevenue RangeTeam Size
Marketing Agency33%$100K12
Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting33%$4M62
Real Estate and Investing33%$20M62

Revenue Brackets

  • $100K to $1M (33%)
  • $1M to $5M (33%)
  • $5M+ (33%)

Country Spread

1 countries

  1. Philippines

Top Businesses at This Event

Highest-revenue businesses among attendees.

#IndustryRevenueTeam Size
1Real Estate and Investing$20M62
2Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting$4M62
3Marketing Agency$100K12

FAQ

Do founders usually travel to Manila around this time?
A great number of DC members typically travel to Manila around February each year, making it a popular time for founder meetups and connections.

What is Manila February 9 Junto?
Manila February 9 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.

Can I attend this event?
This event was open to Dynamite Circle members. Non-members could also attend if personally invited by a DC member — a great way to meet the community and learn about DC before joining.

What is a Junto?
A Junto is a structured small-group discussion inspired by Benjamin Franklin's original Junto club. Members take turns presenting a business challenge or idea, and the group provides focused peer feedback. Juntos typically have 6–12 participants to keep the conversation intimate and actionable — one of the most valued formats in the Dynamite Circle.

Where was this event held?
Manila February 9 Junto was held at Dr. Wine BGC in Manila.

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

Can members promote their companies at DC events?
No. Dynamite Circle is strictly a no-promotion community. Members cannot actively promote their business, solicit leads, or seek customers within the community or at events. This policy keeps interactions authentic and trust-based — members help each other because they want to, not because they're selling. See the DC Community Guidelines for details.

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 11 events in the last 2 years.