Are there any founders or entrepreneurs in Manila?
Yes. Around 10 founders and entrepreneurs are based in Manila, across industries like SaaS & Tech, Marketing Agency, Other, Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting.
Are there any $1M+ revenue founders in Manila?
Yes, the DC Manila Chapter includes 1 founder with $1M+ annual revenue (a DC BLACK member) in Financial Services and FinTech. DC BLACK is Dynamite Circle's tier for established business founders — typically generating $1M+ in annual revenue — who are scaling companies, acquiring businesses, or leading high-growth teams.
What does the Dynamite Circle chapter in Manila do?
The Dynamite Circle chapter in Manila connects location-independent founders for local meetups, Juntos (curated roundtables), and informal coworking. DC members can see who is in the city, plan trips, and find trusted peers.
Can I join the Manila chapter?
Chapters are open to all Dynamite Circle members — once you're accepted into DC, you automatically have access to every chapter worldwide including Manila. To get started, apply to join DC.
Are there founder events in Manila?
Yes. The DC Manila Chapter has hosted 3+ events and meetups in the last year. Check the chapter page for the latest event history and upcoming activities.
How active is the Manila chapter?
The DC Manila Chapter has an activity score of 91/100, making it one of the most active chapters in the Dynamite Circle network. The score reflects event frequency, member engagement, travel activity, and community size — higher scores indicate chapters where founders regularly meet, host events, and collaborate.
What is a top DC chapter?
A "Top Chapter" is a Dynamite Circle chapter that stands out for having a large base of local members, hosting global DC events, running regular meetups and Juntos, and attracting many visiting founders from around the world. The DC Manila Chapter earned this distinction thanks to its consistently high activity, strong local community, and popularity as a destination for DC members.
Can I visit Manila as a DC member from another city?
Absolutely. DC members visit each other's chapters all the time — you can see who's currently in Manila, plan your trip in the DC app, and join local events like the regular Junto (a structured roundtable typically held every third Thursday). Chapters are not exclusive to local members; visiting founders are always welcome.
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.
