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In a field that often leads
with tools and frameworks,
we lead with people —
and that makes all the difference.

Salaize is a Washington, DC boutique executive advisory and innovation firm — bringing C-suite technology leadership to organizations ready to grow, modernize, and lead in the Innovation Economy.

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25+ Years of IT Leadership
$48M+ Technology Budgets Managed
200+ Global Teams Led
140+ Global Technology Footprint

About Salaize

Executive expertise.
Human-centered impact.

Salaize is a Washington, DC-based boutique executive advisory and innovation firm founded and led by Janet E. B. Dade — a technology leader with more than 25 years of experience driving transformation across complex, global organizations.

As a principal-led practice, every engagement is led by senior expertise — clients work directly with the people who can make an impact, with the flexibility to engage a trusted network of specialists when scope requires.

“Salaize reflects the cultural awareness, human-centered thinking, and global perspective at the heart of our work. In a field that often leads with tools and frameworks, we lead with people.”
Associations & Scientific Organizations
Governance, member experience & global scale
Deep experience navigating complex stakeholder environments, stewarding intellectual property, and leading global technology strategy for membership-driven organizations.
Nonprofits & Education
Mission-aligned technology leadership
Building high-performing IT organizations within mission-driven environments where resource discipline, stakeholder trust, and impact accountability matter most.
Defense & Federal
Secure systems & program delivery
Background in DoD-level program management, secure systems, and compliance frameworks — bringing rigor and risk discipline to every engagement.
For-Profit & Emerging Ventures
Innovation, AI & growth strategy
Advising commercial organizations and startups on AI adoption, digital product strategy, and building technology capabilities that scale with business growth.

What We Do

Advisory services built
for the Innovation Economy.

Fractional CIO Leadership

Strategic IT leadership on flexible, outcome-based engagements. C-suite technology expertise without the full-time overhead — aligned to your mission and business goals.

AI & Innovation Economy Consulting

Practical AI adoption strategies, governance frameworks, and innovation roadmaps grounded in real-world implementation — not just theory.

Digital Transformation Advisory

Enterprise modernization, operating model redesign, and cloud strategy. From legacy environments to future-ready platforms — with a clear path from vision to execution.

Governance & Cybersecurity Risk

Board-level advisory on technology governance, risk posture, and responsible AI adoption — with the fluency to translate complexity for executives and boards.

Capital & Portfolio Management

Technology investment strategy grounded in financial discipline and ROI accountability — backed by career P&L management across complex, multi-million-dollar portfolios.

Caregiver Technology Advisory

Specialized consulting at the intersection of care and technology — focused on human-centered design, data interoperability, and solutions that support caregivers and the people they serve.

Our Approach

What sets Salaize apart

“Salaize doesn’t just advise — we bridge strategy and execution, translating complex technology challenges into clear decisions and measurable outcomes.”

— Janet E. B. Dade, Founder & Principal Advisor

Senior-Led Engagement

Every engagement is led by senior expertise — with the continuity and accountability that larger firms cannot match.

Global Perspective

A technology footprint spanning 140+ countries — with the cultural fluency and situational awareness to navigate complexity at any scale.

Financial Fluency

A rare combination of technology depth and financial discipline — rooted in economics, P&L accountability, and capital investment strategy.

Get in Touch

Let’s build something
meaningful together.

Whether you need a strategic thought partner, a fractional CIO, or an advisor who leads with people — the conversation starts here.

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