In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Christine Song, the founder of 5 to 9 Society. Christine shares her journey from a 20-year career in HR and venture-backed startups to creating an exclusive community for high-performing operators, founders, and investors. She reveals the inspiration behind the society, which was to recreate the powerful, behind-closed-doors networking she experienced in her corporate executive years, but in a more inclusive and structured format.

Christine delves into the meticulous, hands-on process of vetting every member to ensure a community of givers, not just takers. She explains how 5 to 9 Society fosters meaningful connections through intimate, curated events and confidential mastermind sessions where leaders can discuss both professional and personal challenges. Looking ahead, Christine outlines her ambitious vision to expand the society from its Toronto roots into six new cities within six months, all while maintaining a strict cap on membership to preserve its exclusive value and intimate nature.