Named After the Mark That Connects
Hyphen Strategies was born from a simple observation: high-stakes location decisions rarely fail because of bad data. They fail in the space between insight and action — where timelines, infrastructure, and stakeholder misalignment collide.
We exist to bridge that gap. Public and private. Data and decision. Vision and reality.
Devin Hillsdon-Smith
An economic developer turned site selector, Devin brings 15+ years of experience on both sides of the table. That dual perspective is Hyphen's core advantage — anticipating stakeholder motivations, constraints, and priorities that others miss.
He hosts the "Site Selectors Are People, Too" podcast, exploring the human side of economic development with raw, unfiltered conversations about the profession — from mental health and resilience to the mechanics of high-stakes decisions.
Devin serves on the board of the Indiana Economic Development Association, the board of directors for Uplands Science & Technology Foundation, and the board of Indiana Artisan. He's a licensed real estate broker and has completed all CEcD coursework. Hyphen Strategies is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.
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Senior Attention, Start to Finish
Hyphen is a principal-led firm built for focused, high-trust advisory work. Clients work directly with Devin throughout the engagement — from discovery and strategy through diligence, negotiation, and final recommendation.
That structure keeps communication clear, protects quality, and makes sure the person you hire is the person leading the work.
Key Milestones
Hyphen Strategies founded by Devin Hillsdon-Smith
Launched 'Site Selectors Are People, Too' podcast; $8B+ milestone in investments advised
Hyphen enters its next chapter as a principal-led firm focused on high-attention advisory work
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