Dynamite Circle Event
Completed Event
Lyon, France
27 – 29 Jun 2025
A locally organized event hosted by a DC chapter in a specific city or region. Chapters run these independently to bring nearby members together on a regular basis. Format and frequency vary depending on the chapter leaders and local community.
The Dynamite Circle hosted a chapter event in Lyon, France, offering a unique blend of business and cultural experiences. Approximately 30 founders attended, representing industries such as professional services, e-commerce, SaaS, and marketing agencies.
Attendees explored Lyon, known as the gastronomic capital of France. The event included a guided tour of the city's iconic neighborhoods, including Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site with cobblestone streets and Renaissance architecture. A highlight was dinner at an authentic Bouchon Lyonnais, providing a taste of traditional local cuisine.
The Lyon chapter event featured a mastermind session in Parc de la Tête d’Or, where founders were grouped based on their current business challenges. Attendees also enjoyed a wine tasting experience at a local wine bar, sampling French wines and tapas. The weekend concluded with a farewell lunch on the Rhône river.
This event provided a waypoint for members to explore Lyon and the surrounding area, including the Bourgogne wine region. Lyon's accessibility via direct flights from many European, US, and Asian destinations made it an ideal location for this gathering of location-independent entrepreneurs.
Founders who attended this event came from 13 countries.
| Industry | Share | Revenue Range | Team Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting | 27% | $300K – $1M | Solo – 17 |
| Ecommerce & Amazon | 15% | — | 2 – 4 |
| SaaS & Tech | 15% | $1M | 2 – 4 |
| Marketing Agency | 12% | $600K – $1M | 8 – 27 |
| Courses and Info Products | 8% | $300K | Solo – 2 |
| Other | 8% | — | Solo |
Revenue Brackets
Country Spread
13 countries
Highest-revenue businesses among attendees.
| # | Industry | Revenue | Team Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marketing Agency | $1M | 27 |
| 2 | Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting | $1M | 12 |
| 3 | Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting | $1M | 17 |
How many DC members attended this event?
Around 30 DC members attended Lyon Chapter Event: Bouchon, Business & Wine.
Do founders usually travel to Lyon around this time?
A great number of DC members typically travel to Lyon around June each year, making it a popular time for founder meetups and connections.
What is Lyon Chapter Event: Bouchon, Business & Wine?
Lyon Chapter Event: Bouchon, Business & Wine is a chapter 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. DC is a private community of location-independent founders. To attend future events, apply to join DC.
Where was this event held?
The venue for Lyon Chapter Event: Bouchon, Business & Wine is available to DC members inside the community. You can apply to join DC in just a few minutes and get approved within 24 hours.
Are there other DC events in Lyon?
Dynamite Circle regularly hosts events in Lyon, including meetups, Juntos (curated roundtables), and larger gatherings.
What is a DC Chapter Event?
Chapter Events are locally organized gatherings hosted by Dynamite Circle chapters around the world. They typically span 1–3 days and feature masterminds, curated dining experiences, local activities, and space for meaningful conversations. The format varies by chapter — each host has flexibility to plan activities that fit their city and community.
Could members bring family to this event?
Spouses are welcome to join the open social parts of Chapter Events — such as dinners, outings, and other casual activities. Business sessions like masterminds are reserved for Dynamite Circle members with tickets. Check the specific event details for what's open to guests.
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.