About Hightide
Hightide was built by a team of outdoor enthusiasts, small business owners, and tech professionals who share a love for adventure sports like surfing, sailing, and mountain biking.
Frustrated by complex, expensive tools that didn’t fit our needs, we created Hightide—a simple, flexible solution that focused on our core needs
The People Behind Hightide
Because building something special requires bringing together all of our strengths.
José Paralta
A lifelong techie with 20 years of surf camp experience, José now builds user-focused software that tackles everyday challenges and improves workflows.
Katherina Jobstl
With a strong background in design and brand strategy, Kat helps businesses find clarity and direction, always adding a splash of surfing and sunshine.
Allessandro Rista
A master head coach with years of experience running surf schools of all sizes, offering rare insight into what makes operations run smoothly and sustainably.
Giuliana Biagioni
Giuliana knows property and booking management inside out, keeping everything running smoothly - from calendars to listings - with a keen eye for detail.
Saman Heiwawtihrana
With years of coaching, shaping, and engineering know-how, he’s all about the waves and making everything work just right for the perfect surf experience.
Sarah Hardie
As the artist and illustrator behind Hightide's design, Sarah brings her unique touch, adding beauty and style to every element of the app’s experience.
José Paralta
A lifelong techie with 20 years of surf camp experience, José now builds user-focused software that tackles everyday challenges and improves workflows.
Katherina Jobstl
With a strong background in design and brand strategy, Kat helps businesses find clarity and direction, always adding a splash of surfing and sunshine.
Allessandro Rista
A master head coach with years of experience running surf schools of all sizes, offering rare insight into what makes operations run smoothly and sustainably.
Giuliana Biagioni
Giuliana knows property and booking management inside out, keeping everything running smoothly - from calendars to listings - with a keen eye for detail.
Saman Heiwawtihrana
With years of coaching, shaping, and engineering know-how, he’s all about the waves and making everything work just right for the perfect surf experience.
Sarah Hardie
As the artist and illustrator behind Hightide's design, Sarah brings her unique touch, adding beauty and style to every element of the app’s experience.
Our Principles
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Transparency
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Openness
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Team Work
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Inclusivity
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Our Mission
We want to build tools that people love to use
We don’t just build software - we build tools that small business owners love to use. Our goal is to support people who have turned their passion into a lifestyle, by giving them simple, powerful tools to run their business with ease and share that joy with others.
Let's do our part to level the playing field
The tourism industry is dominated by a few big players, but it’s the smaller, independent businesses that create the most genuine experiences. Hightide is here to help them stand out, connect directly with their customers, and grow on their own terms.
Join Our Team
We’re a small, bootstrapped company that believes in doing things well - not just fast. We care about building a product we are proud of and maintaining a respectful, supportive relationship with each other as we grow.
Backend Developer (Django/Postgres)
We’re always on the lookout for talented developers to help us build a robust, secure, and scalable platform. If you’re experienced with Django and PostgreSQL and care about clean, maintainable code, we’d love to hear from you.
Customer Support Specialist
We care deeply about the people who use our platform, and we know how important it is for them to feel supported. We’re always open to hearing from friendly, proactive people who enjoy helping others. If you’re great at solving problems and communicating clearly, reach out!
Our Partners
Hightide
Simple Reservation Management for Accommodation & Tours