What is 5 to 9 Society?
5 to 9 Society is a private membership club where the right people meet with the right opportunities. It’s a highly vetted, exclusive community for Founders, Investors and high-performing Operators who care about what they’re building and who they’re building it with.
Members are mostly referred or invited by our Founding 20.
See what our Founder has to say about the Society (volume on).
Who is 5 to 9 Society For?
Click below to review membership tiers and the “why” for joining.
High-performing operators aren’t looking for their next role, they’re looking for the right one. Membership with the Society is right for you if:
- You’re seeking companies that align with your values - not just your resume.
- You crave a private network with opportunities that are often behind closed doors.
- You desire a community of peers who are as driven and passionate as you are.
You know great people are your unfair advantage. Membership with the Society is right for you if:
- You’re looking for trusted introductions to high-caliber, vetted talent.
- You believe the most transformative hires come through networks, not algorithms.
- You want to connect with other CEOs and CHROs who understand the challenges of leadership, hiring, and running a business.
You know that access is everything. Membership with the Society is right for you if:
- You’re looking for early visibility into exceptional talent and founders before they’re on anyone’s radar.
- You want to be part of a discreet, high-performing circle where opportunities are shared and networking events are vetted for you.
If you’re an independent consultant who wants to join the Society, reach out to us directly via the Contact Us section.
The straight path is crowded.
We built the one only a few can find.
Member Benefits
Depending on your role and tier, you'll gain access to some or all of the following:
Exclusive Peer Network
Silent Job Matching
Quarterly Events
Coaching Sessions
Confidential Job Posting
Access to Vetted Talent
Partnership Discounts
Get members only discounts with our exclusive partners. Interested in being a partner? Get in touch below.
Membership Pricing
Annual Fee
$5,000*Price in USD
- Private Peer Network
- Quarterly Exclusive Dinners
- Virtual Events
- Exclusive Fireside Chats
- Silent Job Matching
- Confidential Referrals
- Access to Vetted Talent
- 1:1 Coaching & Advisory Support
- Monthly Mastermind Sessions
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Core Values
Our Code of Conduct is grounded in five core values. They shape how we show up, what we value and how we operate.
Confidentiality - Protect the Circle
Agency - You Shape the Value
Discernment- Refer With Intention, Not Emotion
Elevation - We Rise By Raising the Standard
Respect - Excellence Without Ego
The Architect
Christine is a former Chief People Officer who’s spent two decades scaling venture-backed startups as the right hand to founder CEOs. Most recently at Knix, she led People & Culture through intense growth and transformation.
She founded 5 to 9 Society to create what was missing - a private, high-trust network where top performers connect off the record. In a world of remote work and performative networking, this is where real conversations and opportunities ignite.
Connect with Christine on LinkedIn
The Founding 20
FAQ
You have questions, we've got answers.
We’re launching first in Toronto, where gatherings will be hosted in-person. We welcome members across North America and expect in-person experiences to roll out in other cities later on. Out-of-city members are welcome to come to Toronto to attend our events.
We offer 4 membership tiers with unique offerings (see Membership Pricing). In addition to exclusive access, events, and connections, the the Society thrives because its members initiate opportunities, create value, and raise the collective bar. We are creating this network together.
Our membership starts at the ‘VP Level’ and above. Having worked at multiple venture-backed, high-growth companies, we found that leaders under the VP level often don’t have the work experience (or maturity) required to be able to sit at the table with executive leaders (i.e., C-Suite and Boards).
Every member is vetted for fit but also for industry. If you’re from VC or PE backed companies, the Society would be right for you. Alternatively, we are not the right fit for non-profits, government institutions, hospitals, or manufacturing. We’re looking for members who come from high-growth, often investment backed companies.
Yes, if you are referred by either member group, you will be moved up the waiting list to be considered as a new member but there will still be a formal vetting process. Every referral will go through an approval process.
The Society will provide CEOs and CHROs with potential job-to-candidate matches with members if there is a successful match. We are not a recruitment agency but do provide insights into our members with members who are hiring. If companies require formal recruitment services, we can refer vetted recruitment agency partners for them to work with.
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