Katie Bauer, Hex's Head of Data, emphasizes the importance of balancing speed with accuracy in data delivery, arguing that while traditional data workflows have focused heavily on precision, they often fail to meet the speed expectations of stakeholders. She highlights the evolving role of AI-powered agents in transforming data teams' ability to quickly process and respond to natural language queries, thus allowing stakeholders to engage more dynamically with data. By leveraging AI, data teams can iterate rapidly, providing immediate, albeit initially imperfect, answers that can be refined over time, fostering a cycle of continuous learning and trust-building. This shift towards agentic analytics, as seen with Hex’s Threads capabilities, is poised to redefine the way businesses access and utilize data, marking a potential new era where data teams can scale their operations and strengthen their role as trusted partners.