Dynamite Circle Chapter
Top Chapter
Updated
Chicago, IL, United States
The DC Chicago IL Chapter has 8 active local members and features key industries like Professional Services, SaaS, and Ecommerce. With a highly active local community, DC members gather for events such as the recent Chicago May 27 Junto. Travel momentum continues to build, with DC members already planning trips for November.
Industry Focus
Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting, SaaS & Tech, Ecommerce & Amazon
Travel Momentum
1+ planned trips
Chapter Activity
1 events and meetups this year
November is the most popular month for DC member visitors in Chicago, IL.
Aggregated from member profile industries in this chapter.
| Industry | Share | Revenue Range | Team Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting | 60% | $1M | 2 – 42 |
| Ecommerce & Amazon | 20% | $35M | 8 |
| SaaS & Tech | 20% | $300K | 2 |
Highest-revenue businesses among chapter members.
| # | Industry | Revenue | Team Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecommerce & Amazon | $35M | 8 |
| 2 | Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting | $1M | 12 |
| 3 | Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting | $1M | 42 |
Yes, the DC Chicago IL Chapter includes 1 founder with $1M+ annual revenue (a DC BLACK member) in Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting. 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.
Learn about DC BLACKThis chapter has hosted 1 local meetup in the last year.
May 27, 2026 - Chicago, United States
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Are there any founders or entrepreneurs in Chicago, IL?
Yes. Around 10 founders and entrepreneurs are based in Chicago, IL, across industries like Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting, SaaS & Tech, Ecommerce & Amazon.
Are there any $1M+ revenue founders in Chicago, IL?
Yes, the DC Chicago IL Chapter includes 1 founder with $1M+ annual revenue (a DC BLACK member) in Professional Services & Industry Specific Consulting. 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 Chicago, IL do?
The Dynamite Circle chapter in Chicago, IL 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 Chicago, IL chapter?
Chapters are open to all Dynamite Circle members — once you're accepted into DC, you automatically have access to every chapter worldwide including Chicago, IL. To get started, apply to join DC.
Are there founder events in Chicago, IL?
Yes. The DC Chicago IL Chapter has hosted 1+ events and meetups in the last year. Check the chapter page for the latest event history and upcoming activities.
How active is the Chicago, IL chapter?
The DC Chicago IL Chapter has an activity score of 83/100, 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 Chicago IL Chapter earned this distinction thanks to its consistently high activity, strong local community, and popularity as a destination for DC members.
Can I visit Chicago, IL 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 Chicago, IL, 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.