How StackAdapt Hit $500M Revenue-on less than $5M Raised

This is the story of a SaaS company that skipped the hype and focused on what mattered—building. Led by a tight-knit founding team, they scaled from humble beginnings to a global presence in 20+ markets. This is a company few in Canada had heard of—until they grew well past $500M annual revenue. No media frenzy, no viral hype—just smart moves, intentional leadership, and a culture built for staying power. In this candid conversation, Vitaly shares exactly how they did it. From humble beginnings building a minimum viable product for one client, to making a $500/mo salary and raising minimal VC funding, to becoming one of Canada’s largest startups today.