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The 5th Layer is a community of entrepreneurs learning and growing together. Join now and take advantage of our network, conversations, guest speaker events, and resources.
Our Story
How The 5th Layer Came To Be
The 5th Layer started with four friends — Sammy, AJ, Andre, and Hans — meeting weekly to talk business.
We each had our own thing: an app, an agency, a remodeling company, a bike repair shop. Different industries, same mindset.
Those conversations became something more — a space to share wins, talk through challenges, ask better questions, and help each other grow.
No gurus. No fluff. Just real, honest discussions about what we were figuring out in real time.
It’s not a course or a coaching program.
It’s a community — for founders, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and anyone with the itch to build something of their own.
Here, the goal is simple:
Join the conversation. Grow together. Make better decisions in business and life.
The 5th Layer started with four friends — Sammy, AJ, Andre, and Hans — meeting weekly to talk business.
We each had our own thing: an app, an agency, a remodeling company, a bike repair shop. Different industries, same mindset.
Those conversations became something more — a space to share wins, talk through challenges, ask better questions, and help each other grow.
No gurus. No fluff. Just real, honest discussions about what we were figuring out in real time.
It’s not a course or a coaching program.
It’s a community — for founders, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and anyone with the itch to build something of their own.
Here, the goal is simple:
Join the conversation. Grow together. Make better decisions in business and life.
Qualified Speakers
Instant Access
Grow Your Network
Qualified Speakers
Instant Access
Grow Your Network
Meet Riley Larson
Co-Founder & CEO of Xyro
Xyro strives to bridge the gap between XR devices and educational methodologies to increase the effectiveness of immersive learning. In doing so we are actively paving the way for adoption of XR interactions in our everyday life.
March 23rd - The 5th Layer Discord
Meet Grant Gibson
Senior Associate at Great North Ventures
At GNV Grant is responsible for marketing, ecosystem engagement and closing deals. Grant brings a unique blend of legal knowledge and business acumen to the VC industry.
May 18th - The 5th Layer Discord
Meet Riley Larson
Co-Founder & CEO of Xyro
Xyro strives to bridge the gap between XR devices and educational methodologies to increase the effectiveness of immersive learning. In doing so we are actively paving the way for adoption of XR interactions in our everyday life.
March 23rd - The 5th Layer Discord
Meet Grant Gibson
Senior Associate at Great North Ventures
At GNV Grant is responsible for marketing, ecosystem engagement and closing deals. Grant brings a unique blend of legal knowledge and business acumen to the VC industry.
May 18th - The 5th Layer Discord
Meet Riley Larson
Co-Founder & CEO of Xyro
Xyro strives to bridge the gap between XR devices and educational methodologies to increase the effectiveness of immersive learning. In doing so we are actively paving the way for adoption of XR interactions in our everyday life.
March 23rd - The 5th Layer Discord
Meet Grant Gibson
Senior Associate at Great North Ventures
At GNV Grant is responsible for marketing, ecosystem engagement and closing deals. Grant brings a unique blend of legal knowledge and business acumen to the VC industry.
May 18th - The 5th Layer Discord
Meet Riley Larson
Co-Founder & CEO of Xyro
Xyro strives to bridge the gap between XR devices and educational methodologies to increase the effectiveness of immersive learning. In doing so we are actively paving the way for adoption of XR interactions in our everyday life.
March 23rd - The 5th Layer Discord
Meet Grant Gibson
Senior Associate at Great North Ventures
At GNV Grant is responsible for marketing, ecosystem engagement and closing deals. Grant brings a unique blend of legal knowledge and business acumen to the VC industry.
May 18th - The 5th Layer Discord
Attend virtual guest speaker events
Attend virtual guest speaker events
The 5th Layer hosts guest speaker events with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors you want to hear from…
The 5th Layer hosts guest speaker events with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors you want to hear from…
Meet Riley Larson
Co-Founder & CEO of Xyro
Xyro strives to bridge the gap between XR devices and educational methodologies to increase the effectiveness of immersive learning. In doing so we are actively paving the way for adoption of XR interactions in our everyday life.
March 23rd - The 5th Layer Discord
Meet Grant Gibson
Senior Associate at Great North Ventures
Grant is Senior Associate at Great North Ventures (GNV), an early stage Venture Capital fund. At GNV he is responsible for marketing, ecosystem engagement and closing deals. Grant brings a unique blend of legal knowledge and business acumen to the VC industry.
May 18th - The 5th Layer Discord
Meet Riley Larson
Co-Founder & CEO of Xyro
Xyro strives to bridge the gap between XR devices and educational methodologies to increase the effectiveness of immersive learning. In doing so we are actively paving the way for adoption of XR interactions in our everyday life.
March 23rd - The 5th Layer Discord
Meet Grant Gibson
Senior Associate at Great North Ventures
Grant is Senior Associate at Great North Ventures (GNV), an early stage Venture Capital fund. At GNV he is responsible for marketing, ecosystem engagement and closing deals. Grant brings a unique blend of legal knowledge and business acumen to the VC industry.
May 18th - The 5th Layer Discord
Meet Riley Larson
Co-Founder & CEO of Xyro
Xyro strives to bridge the gap between XR devices and educational methodologies to increase the effectiveness of immersive learning. In doing so we are actively paving the way for adoption of XR interactions in our everyday life.
March 23rd - The 5th Layer Discord
Meet Grant Gibson
Senior Associate at Great North Ventures
Grant is Senior Associate at Great North Ventures (GNV), an early stage Venture Capital fund. At GNV he is responsible for marketing, ecosystem engagement and closing deals. Grant brings a unique blend of legal knowledge and business acumen to the VC industry.
May 18th - The 5th Layer Discord
Meet Riley Larson
Co-Founder & CEO of Xyro
Xyro strives to bridge the gap between XR devices and educational methodologies to increase the effectiveness of immersive learning. In doing so we are actively paving the way for adoption of XR interactions in our everyday life.
March 23rd - The 5th Layer Discord
Meet Grant Gibson
Senior Associate at Great North Ventures
Grant is Senior Associate at Great North Ventures (GNV), an early stage Venture Capital fund. At GNV he is responsible for marketing, ecosystem engagement and closing deals. Grant brings a unique blend of legal knowledge and business acumen to the VC industry.
May 18th - The 5th Layer Discord
Testimonials
What our Members have to say
Hear from those who have experienced the transformative power of The 5th Layer — real testimonials from satisfied members.
Sammy Farra
Co-Founder & CEO of BiteShare
"The weekly meetings have been super helpful for me. The community is able to point out my blindspots, and has lead me to ideas and descisions that have grown BiteShare."
Andre Beasley
Co-Founder & CEO of Tempora Home Solutions
"Before I joined the 5th layer my business was very volatile in its success. But, after one of the first meetings, one of the other members of the 5th layer talked me through the situation and helped me to my current strategy. This strategy led to consistent success and a strong operating system"
Hans Bryan
Founder & CEO of Marcy Bikes
"For me, T5L provides a support system and accountability through small group discussions, goal setting, and regular progress check-ins. It's nice to have and an outlet to bounce ideas off like minded peers."
Anthony Beasley
Founder & CEO of Quest
"The 5th layer is one of the top places to learn, and connect with entrepreneurs and top talent. This is where new opportunities and insights are created."
Sammy Farra
Co-Founder & CEO of BiteShare
"The weekly meetings have been super helpful for me. The community is able to point out my blindspots, and has lead me to ideas and descisions that have grown BiteShare."
Andre Beasley
Co-Founder & CEO of Tempora Home Solutions
"Before I joined the 5th layer my business was very volatile in its success. But, after one of the first meetings, one of the other members of the 5th layer talked me through the situation and helped me to my current strategy. This strategy led to consistent success and a strong operating system"
Hans Bryan
Founder & CEO of Marcy Bikes
"For me, T5L provides a support system and accountability through small group discussions, goal setting, and regular progress check-ins. It's nice to have and an outlet to bounce ideas off like minded peers."
Anthony Beasley
Founder & CEO of Quest
"The 5th layer is one of the top places to learn, and connect with entrepreneurs and top talent. This is where new opportunities and insights are created."
Sammy Farra
Co-Founder & CEO of BiteShare
"The weekly meetings have been super helpful for me. The community is able to point out my blindspots, and has lead me to ideas and descisions that have grown BiteShare."
Andre Beasley
Co-Founder & CEO of Tempora Home Solutions
"Before I joined the 5th layer my business was very volatile in its success. But, after one of the first meetings, one of the other members of the 5th layer talked me through the situation and helped me to my current strategy. This strategy led to consistent success and a strong operating system"
Hans Bryan
Founder & CEO of Marcy Bikes
"For me, T5L provides a support system and accountability through small group discussions, goal setting, and regular progress check-ins. It's nice to have and an outlet to bounce ideas off like minded peers."
Anthony Beasley
Founder & CEO of Quest
"The 5th layer is one of the top places to learn, and connect with entrepreneurs and top talent. This is where new opportunities and insights are created."
Sammy Farra
Co-Founder & CEO of BiteShare
"The weekly meetings have been super helpful for me. The community is able to point out my blindspots, and has lead me to ideas and descisions that have grown BiteShare."
Andre Beasley
Co-Founder & CEO of Tempora Home Solutions
"Before I joined the 5th layer my business was very volatile in its success. But, after one of the first meetings, one of the other members of the 5th layer talked me through the situation and helped me to my current strategy. This strategy led to consistent success and a strong operating system"
Hans Bryan
Founder & CEO of Marcy Bikes
"For me, T5L provides a support system and accountability through small group discussions, goal setting, and regular progress check-ins. It's nice to have and an outlet to bounce ideas off like minded peers."
Anthony Beasley
Founder & CEO of Quest
"The 5th layer is one of the top places to learn, and connect with entrepreneurs and top talent. This is where new opportunities and insights are created."
Sammy Farra
Co-Founder & CEO of BiteShare
"The weekly meetings have been super helpful for me. The community is able to point out my blindspots, and has lead me to ideas and descisions that have grown BiteShare."
Andre Beasley
Co-Founder & CEO of Tempora Home Solutions
"Before I joined the 5th layer my business was very volatile in its success. But, after one of the first meetings, one of the other members of the 5th layer talked me through the situation and helped me to my current strategy. This strategy led to consistent success and a strong operating system"
Hans Bryan
Founder & CEO of Marcy Bikes
"For me, T5L provides a support system and accountability through small group discussions, goal setting, and regular progress check-ins. It's nice to have and an outlet to bounce ideas off like minded peers."
Anthony Beasley
Founder & CEO of Quest
"The 5th layer is one of the top places to learn, and connect with entrepreneurs and top talent. This is where new opportunities and insights are created."
Sammy Farra
Co-Founder & CEO of BiteShare
"The weekly meetings have been super helpful for me. The community is able to point out my blindspots, and has lead me to ideas and descisions that have grown BiteShare."
Andre Beasley
Co-Founder & CEO of Tempora Home Solutions
"Before I joined the 5th layer my business was very volatile in its success. But, after one of the first meetings, one of the other members of the 5th layer talked me through the situation and helped me to my current strategy. This strategy led to consistent success and a strong operating system"
Hans Bryan
Founder & CEO of Marcy Bikes
"For me, T5L provides a support system and accountability through small group discussions, goal setting, and regular progress check-ins. It's nice to have and an outlet to bounce ideas off like minded peers."
Anthony Beasley
Founder & CEO of Quest
"The 5th layer is one of the top places to learn, and connect with entrepreneurs and top talent. This is where new opportunities and insights are created."
Sammy Farra
Co-Founder & CEO of BiteShare
"The weekly meetings have been super helpful for me. The community is able to point out my blindspots, and has lead me to ideas and descisions that have grown BiteShare."
Andre Beasley
Co-Founder & CEO of Tempora Home Solutions
"Before I joined the 5th layer my business was very volatile in its success. But, after one of the first meetings, one of the other members of the 5th layer talked me through the situation and helped me to my current strategy. This strategy led to consistent success and a strong operating system"
Hans Bryan
Founder & CEO of Marcy Bikes
"For me, T5L provides a support system and accountability through small group discussions, goal setting, and regular progress check-ins. It's nice to have and an outlet to bounce ideas off like minded peers."
Anthony Beasley
Founder & CEO of Quest
"The 5th layer is one of the top places to learn, and connect with entrepreneurs and top talent. This is where new opportunities and insights are created."
Sammy Farra
Co-Founder & CEO of BiteShare
"The weekly meetings have been super helpful for me. The community is able to point out my blindspots, and has lead me to ideas and descisions that have grown BiteShare."
Andre Beasley
Co-Founder & CEO of Tempora Home Solutions
"Before I joined the 5th layer my business was very volatile in its success. But, after one of the first meetings, one of the other members of the 5th layer talked me through the situation and helped me to my current strategy. This strategy led to consistent success and a strong operating system"
Hans Bryan
Founder & CEO of Marcy Bikes
"For me, T5L provides a support system and accountability through small group discussions, goal setting, and regular progress check-ins. It's nice to have and an outlet to bounce ideas off like minded peers."
Anthony Beasley
Founder & CEO of Quest
"The 5th layer is one of the top places to learn, and connect with entrepreneurs and top talent. This is where new opportunities and insights are created."