Move Fast. Don’t Get Hacked. | Panathēnea 2026

How can startups move quickly without compromising security? At Panathēnea 2026, Madeline Lawrence, Co-Founder and CGO of Aikido Security, joins Henri Tilloy, Partner at Singular, for a conversation on one of the most important challenges facing modern technology companies: balancing speed, innovation, and security. In an era where startups are expected to ship faster than ever, security is often seen as something that slows teams down. But as cyber threats grow more sophisticated and software systems become increasingly complex, building security into products from day one is becoming a competitive advantage rather than a constraint. Drawing on perspectives from both company-building and venture capital, Lawrence and Tilloy explore how founders can create secure products without sacrificing velocity, the evolving cybersecurity landscape, and the tools, processes, and mindsets that help companies scale safely. The discussion offers practical lessons for startups navigating growth in an increasingly AI-powered and interconnected world, where trust and resilience are just as important as speed. Panathēnea is an international festival bringing together founders, investors, scientists, artists, and innovators to explore the future of technology, entrepreneurship, and culture in Athens. The 2026 edition welcomed more than 11,500 participants from over 60 countries.