Welcome to the

5th Floor

Clarity. Growth. Global Mindset.

Our expertise lies in helping businesses operate clearly, confidently, and strategically across borders.

Whether you're preparing for fundraising, expanding internationally, or building effective global teams, we ensure that your message lands — in English, and across cultures.

Discover how 5th Floor helps businesses grow internationally with clarity and impact.

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What we do.

  • We start by understanding where your business stands today and where you want to go. Through an initial call, we assess your current positioning, goals, challenges, and opportunities in the international space.

  • Based on your needs, we design a tailored strategy. We break it down into key focus areas—such as investor communication, pitch refinement, or team alignment—and estimate the number of hours needed to reach your goals efficiently.

  • We work alongside you to bring the plan to life. From hands-on support to strategic feedback, we guide you through each step with clarity and consistency—ensuring your message resonates in English and your business grows internationally.

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“We combine American energy, British precision, and Parisian excellence to bring you practical, culturally attuned business support.”

Teri Jansen, Founder

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Why choose

5th Floor ?

We connect strategy to communication.

We're not just here to fix your English. We help you align your messaging with your business goals so that your communication becomes a true growth tool.

We tailor everything to your journey.

No cookie-cutter solutions here. We build custom plans based on your goals, your timeline, and your team. Whether you're prepping for a Series A, expanding internationally, or just want to sound more confident in meetings—we adapt to you.

We're flexible, focused, and hands-on.

You get real-time, personalized support from consultants who care about your progress. Whether it’s one hour of feedback or a longer engagement, you get value from day one.

We understand global business—inside and out.

With experience across New York, London, and Paris, we bring a rare cross-cultural expertise. We help French companies succeed in English-speaking markets by translating not just language, but mindset.

We bridge the cultural gap.

Beyond just English fluency, we guide you on how to communicate effectively with international investors, partners, and teams—understanding what matters across borders.