The difference between doing and doing what it takes
Our Mission
Executives are responsible for delivering results and upholding the mission of the organizations they lead. They carry the weight of high-stakes decision-making and rely on specialized experts to guide and inform their path. But in an era of accelerating technological change, the gap between decision-making authority and technical fluency is growing wider.
At Gold In Gold Out, we help close that gap.
When the people with the most responsibility don’t have the most current information, and the people with the most technical expertise aren’t aligned with strategic priorities, costly missteps follow. Our work is dedicated to restoring symmetry between executive judgment and technical truth.
I’m Sarah Adams. My background includes service in military intelligence and the NSA- organizations where data, precision, and clarity are a given. Today, I bring that same expertise and discipline to the private sector, helping executives make smart, grounded decisions in complex, high-stakes environments. Whether you’re overwhelmed by data, confused by AI, or being pitched a seven-figure tech suite you’re not sure you need, if you're looking to make the most of your next steps, I help you cut through the noise, align solutions with mission, and lead with confidence.
Our mission is to equip executive leaders with targeted, high-trust expertise, so they can execute their mission with clarity, control, and strategic power.
Services
Fractional CDO/COO
Fractional CDO/COO
Fractional CDO/COO
Strategic data leadership tailored to your organization’s needs—aligning governance, compliance, and insight without the full-time commitment.
Internal IT Audit
Fractional CDO/COO
Fractional CDO/COO
An impartial, executive-level assessment to verify that your IT teams are aligned with business priorities—delivering what’s needed, not just what’s convenient. I ensure technology initiatives are scoped appropriately, transparently priced, and truly serving organizational goals.
AI Tool Assessment
Fractional CDO/COO
AI Tool Assessment
Do you need to spend $30k a month on a super internal GenAI? How about a ChatBot for your employees or voice agent for your customers? Probably not. But maybe. Talk through it with an expert that can help you cut through all the information to your goals.