Dynamite Circle: price, who can join and alternatives
Dynamite Circle is a members-only network for location-independent founders, run as an online forum with chapter WhatsApp groups and in-person events such as DCBKK in Bangkok. Standard membership is US$697 a year. You need a business turning over at least US$100K a year and an accepted application.
Dynamite Circle at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Standard membership is US$697 for a full year, paid once. | dynamitecircle.com |
| Revenue minimum | Your business must make at least US$100,000 a year in recurring revenue; founders who have sold a business may also qualify. | dynamitecircle.com |
| Founders only | Applicants must be business founders, not freelancers or employees, running location-independently or with a global mindset. | dynamitecircle.com |
| Higher tier | DC BLACK is a separate tier for founders with US$1M+ annual revenue. | dynamitecircle.com |
| Application and review | You confirm the requirements, agree to the Code of Conduct and answer questions about your business; the team aims to reply within 48 business hours. | dynamitecircle.com |
| Format | A private online forum, AI member matching, virtual masterminds, monthly Connect Calls and daily WhatsApp groups per chapter city. | dynamitecircle.com |
| Flagship event | DCBKK is the annual event in Bangkok, which it says draws 300+ members over 4 days; there is also a DC Mexico event. | dynamitecircle.com |
| Size and history | It says it has 1,400+ members across 50+ countries and has been running since 2011. | dynamitecircle.com |
Who it suits
- Location-independent founders with US$100K+ in yearly recurring revenue.
- Founders in Asia who want an in-person anchor, given the annual Bangkok event.
Who it doesn't suit
- Freelancers, multi-level marketers and some coaching, consulting and recruiting businesses, which it doesn't accept.
- Founders under US$100K a year in revenue.
Alternatives to Dynamite Circle
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Builders (ours) | Free | Instant join; directory profiles and dinner seats checked by hand |
| Agency Hackers | £250 a month; £450 for 50+ people | Application; not for suppliers to agencies |
| Collective 54 | US$3,400 a month plus US$7,500 initiation | US$5M to US$50M revenue, North America |
| Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) | US$2,470 global dues plus US$3,500 initiation, prorated by join month, plus chapter dues | US$1M+ revenue; chapter interview |
| Founders Network | US$75, US$134 or US$249 a month, billed annually | Invite-only; committee review |
| Hampton | Annual dues, amount not published; 45-day refund | US$3M+ revenue or raised, or US$10M+ exit; 18 chapter cities |
| Indie Hackers | Free to join; Indie Hackers Plus US$198 a year | Open |
| MicroConf Connect | US$49 a month or US$499 a year, paid once accepted; 30-day refund | Short application, reviewed within 3 business days; paused until 17 November |
Compare all 54 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Dynamite Circle
- How much does Dynamite Circle cost?
- Standard membership is US$697 for a full year, paid once.
- What revenue do I need to join Dynamite Circle?
- At least US$100,000 a year in recurring revenue, or a previous business sale. DC BLACK asks for US$1M+ a year.
- How long does a Dynamite Circle application take?
- You answer questions about yourself and your business, and the team aims to tell you the outcome within 48 business hours.
- Does Dynamite Circle run in-person events?
- Yes. DCBKK in Bangkok is the annual event, which it says draws 300+ members over 4 days, and there are DC Mexico events and local chapter meetups.
- Website
- dynamitecircle.com
- Price
- US$697 a year
- Entry rule
- US$100K+ annual revenue to apply
- Format
- Private forum, virtual masterminds, WhatsApp groups, events such as DCBKK in Bangkok
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Dynamite Circle isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check dynamitecircle.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.