The challenges of hypergrowth technology startups include hiring and onboarding developer and cybersecurity talent at a rapid pace, which can lead to a "we'll get to that eventually" mentality and introduce unnecessary risks. Implementing an effective AppSec program with the right tools, processes, and mindset is crucial to overcome these challenges by empowering developers to take ownership over application security themselves. This requires integrating security tools into existing workflows, providing high-performance solutions, actionable insights, and security education for developers. Additionally, building a security champions program can foster awareness and knowledge-sharing between development and security teams, ensuring the security team remains a top priority throughout the development lifecycle. By doing so, hypergrowth companies can grow fast and securely.