Summary
Alex Hillman is a seasoned community development and strategy leader with 17 years of experience helping web software initiatives—from local businesses to Fortune 500s—integrate technology into business processes. As Partner & Director of Strategy at the 10k Independents Project and co-founder of Indy Hall, he blends hands-on product and operations experience with a relentless focus on authentic community and social engagement. He has led technology and communications efforts across roles at Wildbit, ChoiceShirts, and multiple agencies, uniting marketing, developer outreach, and business intelligence to drive sustainable growth. A teacher and business educator at Stacking the Bricks, he helps creatives shift from selling time to building products, emphasizing small experiments and iteration. Based in Philadelphia, Alex is as committed to local job creation as he is to open standards and practical, people-first marketing that isn’t just about the company.
18 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Business, Business - MIS, Computing Technology, Business, Business - MIS, Computing Technology at Drexel University