1 in 10,000: Lessons learned scaling a Canadian SaaS business to $1B+ ARR

November 06, 2025 | 01:00 PM - 01:20 PM EDT

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  • November 06, 2025 | 01:00 PM - 01:20 PM EDT
  • BetaKit Keynote Stage

Speaker

JD Saint-Martin

President

Lightspeed Commerce

Sponsor

1 in 10,000: Lessons learned scaling a Canadian SaaS business to $1B+ ARR

Lightspeed’s President JD Saint-Martin pulls back the curtain on the extraordinary journey of scaling a SaaS business to a coveted $1 billion in annual recurring revenue – a feat achieved by less than 0.01% of companies. This presentation distills the most critical lessons learned on this path, from navigating hyper-growth and building resilient teams to mastering customer acquisition and product innovation. Discover actionable insights and strategic takeaways that can help your SaaS business defy the odds.