STORY
The story behind LightSpeed COO:
Innovation and efficiency through digital transformation
Helping your business run smoother, faster
At LightSpeed COO, we know that running a business is no easy task. Between juggling daily operations, managing growth, and staying ahead of the competition, things can get overwhelming.
That’s why our founder, Ilya Samokhvalov, started LightSpeed COO—to take the guesswork out of operations and help businesses focus on what really matters.
Ilya Samokhvalov
Founder
Ilya is a creative professional with over 10 years of experience in driving digital transformation and operational efficiency in the multimedia industry. At SILA SVETA, an international multimedia studio, he worked with global clients like Audi, FIFA, AT&T, and Samsung while spearheading the studio’s transformation into a more efficient and innovative operation.
As the founder of SILA SVETA’s Research and Development Department, Ilya developed Asseter.ai, an advanced digital asset management system that saved the studio over $500,000 annually in labor costs by streamlining asset preparation and management. He also led the implementation of monday.com, creating over 40 custom workflows that connected departments and improved cross-functional collaboration—resulting in an impressive $1.5 million in annual labor cost savings.
Whether it’s reimagining workflows, introducing cutting-edge tools, or delivering cost-saving innovations, Ilya’s expertise lies in making businesses run smarter, faster, and more efficiently. His passion for transforming operations and driving measurable results sets him apart as a leader in digital transformation.
Our focus at LightSpeed COO is on making your business life easier. We specialize in:
Fractional COO Services: Big-picture leadership, minus the full-time cost.
Custom Workflows: Processes built just for you and your goals.
Seamless Technology Integration: Tools that make your work simpler.
Think of us as your partner in efficiency. Whether you’re scaling up or just trying to get organized, we’re here to make operations smoother, faster, and stress-free.
Let’s simplify your business together.