From "where do we start" to a running pilot in 8 weeks.
The Lighthouse Approach
Most AI initiatives stall somewhere between the strategy deck and the production system. Lighthouse is how we close that gap. Two phases. Eight weeks. One pilot running on real data with a real ROI verdict at the end. We built it with Allmates.ai. We deliver it across Southeast Asia.
The gap between "AI sounds interesting" and "AI is actually running in our business" is where most companies get stuck.
Why AI Initiatives Stall
The curiosity is real. The pilots start. The decks pile up. And then — nothing ships.
The reasons tend to be the same in every business we talk to. Nobody quite agreed which use case to prioritise. The ROI never got quantified. The data integrations turned out harder than expected. The team got pulled back into quarterly priorities halfway through. Six months later, the "AI initiative" is three abandoned Slack channels and a Google Doc nobody opens..
The Lighthouse Principle
AI creates value when it's deployed against real work, measured against real KPIs, and operated by real people. The rest is a workshop.
The Outcome
Eight weeks. One live pilot. One verdict.
Lighthouse doesn't end with a strategy document. It ends with a deployed AI System running on your real systems, with measurable results, by week eight.
Signed Blueprint
Mission, AI Coworker design, workflow, ROI case, KPIs, and risks — written down and signed off for each selected use case.
AI Coworkers Deployed
Configured inside your Allmates workspace and connected to your real operational systems - not a sandbox.
Live Pilot — 5 Weeks
Actual outcomes measured against the baseline you started with. Numbers, not estimates.
Final ROI Report
Actual outcomes measured against the baseline you started with. Numbers, not estimates.
Scaling Decision
Scale, Expand, Pivot, or Stop — decided with evidence, not optimism.
How It Runs
Two phases. Eight weeks. Designed week by week.
Every week has clear milestones. Every milestone has someone who owns it. From the first interview to the final ROI verdict.
Week 1
Friction Flash Interviews
Structured 1-hour sessions with operational leaders across four friction quadrants. Identify, map, and quantify real frictions.
Structured 1-hour sessions with operational leaders across four friction quadrants. Identify, map, and quantify real frictions.
Week 2
Consolidation & Blueprint
Score use cases on Impact and Velocity. Produce a detailed Blueprint — mission, design, workflow, integrations, ROI case, KPIs, and risk mitigation.
Score use cases on Impact and Velocity. Produce a detailed Blueprint — mission, design, workflow, integrations, ROI case, KPIs, and risk mitigation.
Week 3
Configure & Launch
MATE team configured in Allmates workspace. Cultural kickoff with your pilot team — not a software training session.
MATE team configured in Allmates workspace. Cultural kickoff with your pilot team — not a software training session.
Weeks 4–7
Operate & Measure
Pilot runs in live conditions. Daily 15-min syncs. Weekly 30-min retrospectives. KPIs tracked in real time on the Value Dashboard.
Pilot runs in live conditions. Daily 15-min syncs. Weekly 30-min retrospectives. KPIs tracked in real time on the Value Dashboard.
Week 8
ROI Verdict
Final Pilot Report and ROI Showcase, presented to your executive sponsors. Scaling Decision Workshop — held with evidence in the room.
Final Pilot Report and ROI Showcase, presented to your executive sponsors. Scaling Decision Workshop — held with evidence in the room.
Phase 1 — Discovery & Blueprint (Weeks 1–2)
We map where AI belongs in your business and design the pilot. Closes with a signed Blueprint. You decide what moves to Phase 2.
Phase 2 — Implementation & Value Proof (Weeks 3–8)
We build, deploy, and prove the pilot in live conditions. Five weeks of live operation, daily alignment, and real-time KPI tracking — culminating in the ROI Verdict.
The Four Friction Quadrants
Where do you want AI? is the wrong question.
In the Friction Flash Interviews, we work through four quadrants that map the real friction in your operations. Every AI Coworker we deploy is anchored in one of thesWe ask different questions instead — the kind that surface what's actually slow, expensive, or quietly broken in your operations. Across dozens of AI engagements, we've found those frictions almost always sit inside one of four quadrants. Every MATE we deploy gets anchored in one.
Sized to Your Business
Lighthouse comes (Two Versions)
Business Lighthouse
For SMEs and mid-sized companies. Runs on the Allmates Business tier.
- Two to four operational leaders interviewed
- One to two pilot use cases
- Full 8-week methodology
Best for: Companies of 20–200 people with defined operational pain points.
Enterprise Lighthouse
For larger organisations on the Allmates Enterprise tier — when AI is a multi-function bet, not a single experiment..
- A wider set of interviews across functions
- Multiple pilot use cases running in parallel
- Deeper system integrations
- Executive sponsor alignment built into the methodology from week one
Best for: Larger local and regional firms — typically 200+ people — running AI across more than one function.
8
Weeks to ROI
From first interview to final verdict
5
Live Pilot Weeks
Real conditions, real data, real measurement
4
Friction Quadrants
Every use case anchored in operational reality
48h
Proposal Turnaround
Firm proposal after your scoping call
A Low-Risk Way to Start
Phase 1 free with a Phase 2 commitment.
An 8-week sprint is a real decision. We get that. So we offer a pathway in.
You commit in writing to proceed to Phase 2 if the Blueprint clears your internal review. In return, we run Phase 1 — the full Friction Flash interviews, the consolidation, and the signed Blueprint — at no cost.
What you get out of it: a real document. Real use cases. A real ROI calculation. A real pilot plan. The kind of thing your CFO can actually evaluate.
You don't have to take our word for any of it.
You'll have the Blueprint.
Recent Lighthouse engagements have produced deployed solutions including the Lead Conversion Solution — currently running with a client in Singapore.
This is how we remove the "will this work for us?" conversation.
You don't have to believe us.
You'll have the Blueprint.
01
You commit in writing
Agree to proceed to Phase 2 if the Blueprint clears your internal approval process.
02
We deliver Phase 1 at no cost
Full Friction Flash interviews, consolidation, and a signed Blueprint — delivered free.
03
Your team reviews the Blueprint
Decision-makers see the real use case, real ROI calculation, and real pilot plan.
04
You decide
Proceed to Phase 2 with full confidence — or don't. The decision is yours, made with evidence.
INVESTMENT
Scoped per engagement. Proposed in 48 hours.
Every Lighthouse engagement is sized to your business. Three things move the price: how many use cases you want to pilot, how complex the integrations are, and how big your operational footprint is. We don't publish fixed figures — they almost never match what real engagements actually need.
Instead, we give you a firm, written proposal within 48 hours of a 30-minute scoping call.
How it works
01
A 30-minute scoping call
We understand your business, your priorities, and the shape of the engagement.
02
A firm written proposal within 48 hours
Exact investment, timeline, team, deliverables, and what's included, spelled out.
03
The Phase 1 free pathway
Available on written agreement to proceed to Phase 2 if the Blueprint clears your internal review. A way to see what Lighthouse produces before you pay.
Lighthouse Fit
You're ready for Lighthouse if...
Lighthouse is for you
You've decided AI is a priority for your business this year — but the question of where to start is still open
You have a few operational leaders who can spare an hour for an interview
You want a pilot you can measure, not a strategy document you'll print and forget
You can run a live pilot for five weeks with discipline — daily 15-minute syncs and a 30-minute weekly retro
You have an executive sponsor who'll be in the room when the ROI verdict is presented
Lighthouse isn't for you if
You're looking for a multi-year AI strategy document — that's a different engagement, and we don't run them
You can't realistically free up any of your team's time for the pilot
You need to replace core systems before AI can sit on top of them — that's a separate conversation worth having first
NOT READY FOR THE SCOPING CALL?
Do the first piece of Lighthouse yourself.
Download our workbook and run the Four Friction Quadrants on your own business. It's the same diagnostic we use in Lighthouse Phase 1, packaged for self-guided work — about 30 minutes from start to finish, no conversation with us required.
If what you find feels worth building against, come back to us. We'll turn your workbook into a real Blueprint.
Common Questions - FAQ
Everything you need to know before you commit.
How much does Lighthouse cost?
Scope and investment vary depending on which version (Business or Enterprise) and how many pilot use cases you want to run. We scope your engagement in a 30-minute call and send a firm written proposal within 48 hours.d a firm proposal within 48 hours.
What's the time commitment from our team?
Phase 1: roughly 1 hour per interviewed leader, plus Blueprint review. Phase 2: daily 15-minute syncs and 30-minute weekly retrospectives. Your team uses the AI Coworkers — they don't build them.
What happens after Week 8?
One of four things, decided with evidence: Scale (full production), Expand (adjacent use cases), Pivot (different use case), or Stop (clear ROI assessment). We support whichever path you choose.
Who runs the AI Coworkers after the sprint?
By default, KMS operates them under Managed Operations. Many clients train their own team over the following months and take over operations. The handover is designed into the engagement.
Do we need Allmates.ai licences separately?
No. Licences are provisioned as part of the Lighthouse engagement. KMS is the Master Reseller for Allmates.ai across Southeast Asia.
Can we run Lighthouse on systems we already have?
Yes. Allmates integrates directly with your ERP, CRM, HR, finance, and accounting systems. Integrations are designed in Phase 1 and built in Phase 2.
What industries have you run Lighthouse in?
The methodology is industry-neutral. We've deployed across healthcare, manufacturing, retail, financial services, telecom, and supply chain. Industry-specific adaptation happens during Phase 1.
Start Here
Start with a scoping call.
A 30-minute conversation to understand your business, check whether Lighthouse fits, and scope what an engagement would look like. You'll have a written proposal within 48 hours — including the Phase 1 Pathway option, if you'd rather see the Blueprint before committing to the full sprint.
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