Complicated ask, maybe even more theory than support so not sure if there even is a firm answer to this, but I'll give as much context as I can and

Yes, definitely use native enrichments first! The recommended approach is to start with Clay's existing enrichment providers before turning to Claygent. [clay.com Native enrichments are typically faster, more reliable, and more cost-effective than custom research. [clay.com For your specific use case: • Company validation/enrichment: Use native company enrichment templates instead of Claygent • Lead scoring: Try Clay's native scoring tools with the Formula Tool first [clay.com • Business info: Use dedicated enrichments like Yelp Find Business rather than having Claygent scrape For Navigator vs Argon - Navigator is purpose-built for complex web research involving forms, logins, and multi-step interactions. [clay.com If your validation tasks require clicking through business directories or interactive databases, Navigator would significantly improve quality. But if you're just pulling basic company data, stick with native enrichments. The key is building your "corner pieces" first with reliable native data, then using Claygent/Navigator only for the last-mile, highly specific insights you can't get elsewhere.