About HighTide Foundry
HighTide Foundry is a hybrid consultancy and AI innovation studio based in Amsterdam.
We help small and mid-sized businesses grow smarter—by combining strategic advisory with hands-on execution.
Our work bridges two worlds: business strategy and emerging technology. We guide teams through AI education, opportunity mapping, and pilot development, while also building lean software prototypes that prove ROI in the real world.
At our core, we believe innovation should be practical. Every workshop, advisory project, or AI build we deliver is designed to make everyday work faster, smarter, and easier for growing teams.
Our Philosophy
We believe innovation only matters when it delivers real value. That's why we take a lean, hands-on approach—testing ideas fast, validating what works, and learning from what doesn't.
For us, AI isn't about hype or big transformation projects; it's about finding practical ways to make teams more effective and uncover new sources of growth. At HighTide Foundry, strategy always meets execution—because progress happens when ideas are built, tested, and improved in the real world.
About the Founder
Kent Haverstock is the founder of HighTide Foundry. With over 15 years of experience in digital strategy, growth, and innovation, he's helped startups and global brands alike turn ideas into measurable business results.
Kent Haverstock
Founder & Principal
Background & Experience
Before starting HighTide Foundry, Kent led growth and digital initiatives at companies including Bose, Adidas, and KIMO, and founded Vontage Point, an AI product studio focused on generative content creation. His background spans marketing, product, and business development, giving him a unique ability to connect strategic insight with technical execution.
Kent holds an MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management and a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary's University in Canada. Today, he works with forward-thinking SMEs and agencies across Europe—helping them learn, experiment, and scale with AI.