Manila March 9 Junto in Manila, Philippines

Dynamite Circle Event

Completed Event

Manila March 9 Junto

Manila, Philippines

9 Mar 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 Manila Junto event took place on March 9, 2025, in the vibrant city of Manila, Philippines. This intimate gathering brought together founders from within the DC community for a day of collaboration and shared learning.

The event followed a roundtable format, where each attendee had the opportunity to discuss both the challenges they were facing in their businesses and their recent successes. This open sharing of experiences fostered a supportive environment and allowed members to gain valuable insights from one another.

Attendees represented a focused range of industries, including marketing agencies and professional services/industry-specific consulting. This concentration allowed for deeper conversations and more relevant advice tailored to the specific needs of the founders present.

Upcoming Events in This City

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 Agency50%$100K12
Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting50%$4M62

Revenue Brackets

  • $100K to $1M (50%)
  • $1M to $5M (50%)

Country Spread

1 countries

  1. Philippines

Top Businesses at This Event

Highest-revenue businesses among attendees.

#IndustryRevenueTeam Size
1Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting$4M62
2Marketing Agency$100K12

FAQ

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

What is Manila March 9 Junto?
Manila March 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 March 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 12 events in the last 2 years.