During the fireside chat, Savyasachi Srinivas - Vice President, @CollinsAero and Manu Saale - Managing Director and CEO, @MercedesBenz Research and Development India in conversation with Aniruddha Banerjee of @switchontech discussed the unique challenges of innovation in safety-critical industries. ​Dialogues highlighted that innovation must work 100% of the time in their sectors, and that while AI is a leveller, guaranteeing its performance is a key challenge. Both panellists agreed that collaborating with the startup ecosystem is crucial, as they offer the agility and domain expertise needed for frugal innovation. Saale added that newer engineers bring a vital pace and flexibility to teams. The conversation concluded on the note that bold bets can sometimes spark true innovation. ​#NasscomDES25 #EnterpriseAgility #Aerospace #Innovation #Startups #AI