Dynamite Circle Event
Completed Event
Lisbon, Portugal
23 Feb 2026
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.
A Junto event was held in Lisbon, Portugal, in February. The gathering was timed to precede a larger community event in the city.
The event offered a casual setting for community members, including visitors and local residents, to connect over food and drinks.
The focus was on informal networking and conversation. Attendees represented a range of industries including SaaS & Tech, Coaching, Marketing Agencies, Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting, and Ecommerce & Amazon.
This event is hosted in the DC Lisbon Chapter area, home to around 34 DC members. Visit the chapter page for nearby founders, travel trends, and upcoming events in the city.
Founders who attended this event came from 8 countries.
| Industry | Share | Revenue Range | Team Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaaS & Tech | 25% | $1M – $3M | 4 – 27 |
| Coaching | 17% | $600K – $1M | 12 |
| Marketing Agency | 17% | $1M | 8 – 27 |
| Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting | 17% | — | 2 |
| Ecommerce & Amazon | 8% | — | 4 |
| Other | 8% | $1M | 12 |
Revenue Brackets
Country Spread
8 countries
Highest-revenue businesses among attendees.
| # | Industry | Revenue | Team Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Productized Services | $4M | 62 |
| 2 | SaaS & Tech | $3M | 27 |
| 3 | SaaS & Tech | $2M | 27 |
Do founders usually travel to Lisbon around this time?
A great number of DC members typically travel to Lisbon around February each year, making it a popular time for founder meetups and connections.
What is Lisbon February 23 Junto?
Lisbon February 23 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?
Lisbon February 23 Junto was held at Mercado de Campo de Ourique in Lisbon.
Are there other DC events in Lisbon?
Dynamite Circle regularly hosts events in Lisbon, including meetups, Juntos (curated roundtables), and larger gatherings. Check the DC Lisbon 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 8 events in the last 2 years.
