Pedram Navid, Chief Dashboard Officer at Dagster, emphasizes that enacting change is more important than being right in his approach to data-driven work. He believes building stakeholder relationships is a valuable skill in an AI-driven world and that thinking strategically about AI and data is crucial. Pedram shares insights on why he transitioned from working as a data engineer and data scientist in finance to marketing, DevRel, and data at Dagster. He stresses the importance of understanding stakeholders' needs and finding allies who share similar goals. Pedram also highlights the value of manual data analysis, recognizing the limitations of AI in handling complex problems and nuanced questions that require human insight. He believes that aligning oneself with stakeholders and delivering success to them is key to a successful career in data-driven work.