Understand the business. Then design the software.
Our philosophy starts with understanding how a business operates today: the people, the processes and the decisions that keep it running.
That understanding should shape the design of the software. We build around the work people actually do, preserving what works well and making the difficult or repetitive parts easier.
It began with the work behind the business.
White Sand Intelligence grew out of Blue Ocean Social, a marketing company founded in 2023.
Working with businesses through Blue Ocean Social brought us closer to their day-to-day operations. We saw that growth was not only a question of reaching more customers. The work behind each inquiry and order mattered just as much.
White Sand was created to focus on that side of the business. Today, Think is a central part of that work, shaped by conversations with the people who will use it.
About our managing director.
Marcus is co-founder and managing director of White Sand Intelligence, where he leads software development and sales.
Marcus Arne Habbestad
Deeply passionate about artificial intelligence, software engineering, design and, above all, neatly organizing things. Before Blue Ocean Social, Marcus worked in business development in the Norwegian energy sector.
He holds a Master's in Business Strategy from the Norwegian School of Economics and a bachelor's in Business Administration from the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences.
What matters to us.
Clarity
Clear explanations of the work, the costs and the limitations. We want customers to make informed decisions, without jargon getting in the way.
Consistency
Careful work, straightforward communication and follow-through. A good working relationship depends on what happens after the first conversation.
Quality
Attention to the details that matter in everyday use. We listen to feedback and use it to improve what we build.