Bali, Indonesia · Est. 2024

3.5%

Bali

Where ambitious founders, creators & builders come to do the best work of their lives.

200+

Active Members

52

Events / Year

40+

Countries

$0

Entry Fee

Manu at community event

3.5%

of people actively drive change.
We're building that community in Bali.

About the Community

Only 3.5% of people
drive real change.

Research shows that when just 3.5% of a population commits to meaningful action, transformation follows. We built this community for exactly those people — the founders, creators, and builders who aren't waiting for permission.

Based in Bali's most vibrant creative hub, 3.5% brings together 200+ ambitious people from 40+ countries for weekly events, deep co-working, and real connections that actually move the needle.

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Build

Ship fast with real accountability

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Connect

Your next co-founder is here

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Scale

Learn from those ahead of you

The Research

Why 3.5%?

The number isn't arbitrary. It's backed by two decades of political science research.

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No nonviolent movement has ever failed when it achieved the active, sustained participation of at least 3.5% of the population.

Erica Chenoweth

Harvard Kennedy School · 323 campaigns studied · 1900–2006

1986

People Power Revolution

Philippines 🇵🇭

Two million people — roughly 3.5% — took to the streets. The 20-year dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos fell within days without a single shot fired.

1989

The Singing Revolution

Estonia 🇪🇪

A nation of 1.5 million sang their way to independence. 300,000 people — 20% of the population — formed a 675 km human chain. Soviet rule ended.

2003

Rose Revolution

Georgia 🇬🇪

Peaceful protesters flooded Tbilisi with roses. Without violence or military force, a fraudulent government was toppled in under three weeks.

You don't need everyone. You never did. History proves it takes only 3.5% of the right people — committed, moving in the same direction.

That's what this community is. Not a mass movement. A precise one.

Free Resource Library

Marketing 101 —
13 Free Presentations

Everything a founder needs to know about marketing, from first principles to a system that runs itself. Built by Manu, open to the entire community — no signup required.

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From the Community

Event Recaps

Silicon Bali Founder Event
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Silicon Bali Founder Event

2025

Coach Cafe Founder Night
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Coach Cafe Founder Night

2025

Community Gathering
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Community Gathering

2025

Manu Presents: Systems for Scale
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Manu Presents: Systems for Scale

2024

Community Gallery

Moments from Bali

Full community event
Manu at founder event
Community gathering
Early Pludx event
Manu presenting at event
AI founders lunch

Member Stories

What the community says

"3.5% Club changed everything. I came with an idea and left with a co-founder, 5 clients, and the clearest vision I've ever had."

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Sarah Chen 🇸🇬

Founder, Luminary AI

"The weekly events aren't just networking — they're knowledge drops. Every week I leave with something I implement the next day."

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Marcus V. 🇬🇧

Creator & Operator

"Everyone here is actually doing the work. That energy is completely different to any other community I've been in. Rare."

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Priya N. 🇮🇳

Solo Founder, Clarity Labs

What's On

Weekly events,
every single week.

From sunrise runs and founder breakfasts to deep-dive workshops and beach socials — something's always on at 3.5% Club.

Social

Founder Breakfast

Every Tuesday · 8:00 AM · Canggu

Work

Deep Work Co-Working

Mon–Fri · All day · Hub Bali

Learning

Weekly Masterclass

Every Thursday · 6:00 PM · Rotating venue

Vibes

Beach Sunset Mixer

Monthly · Sunset · Seminyak Beach

Applications open

Ready to join
the 3.5%?

Apply to join 200+ founders and creators in Bali's most ambitious community. Weekly events, masterclasses, and a network that actually moves you forward.

🌏 40+ countries·👥 200+ members·📅 52 events / year