Dynamite Circle Event
Completed Event
Manila, Philippines
13 Apr 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 Dynamite Circle Manila Junto event took place on April 13 in the Philippines.
This gathering brought together founders from a range of industries, with significant representation from Marketing Agencies and Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting.
Attendees shared their recent successes and set accountability goals for the following month's meeting. The event fostered a collaborative environment for location-independent entrepreneurs.
Apr 12, 2026 - Manila, Philippines
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.
Founders who attended this event came from 3 countries.
| Industry | Share | Revenue Range | Team Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Agency | 40% | $100K | 12 – 27 |
| Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting | 40% | $600K – $4M | 8 – 62 |
| Other | 20% | — | 8 |
Revenue Brackets
Country Spread
3 countries
Highest-revenue businesses among attendees.
| # | Industry | Revenue | Team Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting | $4M | 62 |
| 2 | Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting | $600K | 8 |
| 3 | Marketing Agency | $100K | 12 |
Do founders usually travel to Manila around this time?
A great number of DC members typically travel to Manila around April each year, making it a popular time for founder meetups and connections.
What is Manila April 13 Junto?
Manila April 13 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 April 13 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.
This junto event series has hosted 11 events in the last 2 years.
May 11, 2025 - Manila, Philippines
Feb 9, 2025 - Manila, Philippines
Jan 12, 2025 - Manila, Philippines
Dec 8, 2024 - Manila, Philippines
Nov 10, 2024 - Manila, Philippines
Oct 13, 2024 - Manila, Philippines
Jul 14, 2024 - Manila, Philippines
May 12, 2024 - Manila, Philippines