Dynamite Circle Event
Completed Event
Portland, United States
20 Feb 2025
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.
The February Junto in Portland offered a unique opportunity for location-independent founders to connect and collaborate.
Attendees represented diverse industries including Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting, Productized Services, and SaaS & Tech.
The event provided a valuable experience for members of the Dynamite Circle.
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.
Founders who attended this event came from 1 countries.
| Industry | Share | Revenue Range | Team Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting | 50% | $600K | 2 – 8 |
| Productized Services | 25% | $50K | 2 |
| SaaS & Tech | 25% | $10K | 4 |
Revenue Brackets
Country Spread
1 countries
Highest-revenue businesses among attendees.
| # | Industry | Revenue | Team Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting | $600K | 8 |
| 2 | Productized Services | $50K | 2 |
| 3 | SaaS & Tech | $10K | 4 |
Do founders usually travel to Portland around this time?
A great number of DC members typically travel to Portland around February each year, making it a popular time for founder meetups and connections.
What is Portland February 20 Junto?
Portland February 20 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?
Portland February 20 Junto was held at Hi-Top Tavern in Portland.
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.
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.
This junto event series has hosted 16 events in the last 2 years.
Jan 15, 2026 - Portland, United States
Oct 16, 2025 - Portland, United States
Sep 18, 2025 - Portland, United States
Jul 24, 2025 - Portland, United States
Jun 19, 2025 - Portland, United States
May 15, 2025 - Portland, United States
Mar 20, 2025 - Portland, United States
Jan 16, 2025 - Portland, United States