Built From the Inside Out.
Founder. Strategist.
The Expert the AEC Industry Calls When It Matters.
The system doesn't change from the margins; it changes from the center. Strategy is the bridge between qualified firms and multi-million dollar awarded contracts.
KARLA TALISSE | FOUNDER & CEO
FOUNDER & CEO
Karla Talisse
With nearly two decades of grit and glass-ceiling-breaking experience in the AEC sector, Karla Talisse has built her reputation on the front lines of construction and public procurement. She founded SoSheBuilds to dismantle the barriers that keep qualified contractors from reaching their full potential in the multi-billion dollar government contracting arena.
Karla's expertise isn't academic; it's operational. Having navigated the same certification mazes and high-stakes bid rooms as her clients, she provides the Fraction VP of Growth leadership that transforms builders into industry titans. She doesn't just consult on strategy, she builds the infrastructure for inevitable growth.
Karla Talisse
The Market Opportunity
SoSheBuilds Track Record
$700B+
Federal Contracts Annually
$500B+
State & Local Spending
15+
Years AEC Experience
2,000+
Businesses Supported
RECOGNITION & INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
The Work Speaks. The Industry Listened.
- NAWIC SD DEI Champion Award 2026
- 40 Under 40 – San Diego Business Journal
- Women in Infrastructure Leadership Award 2025
- Federal Procurement Advocate of the Year
- Small Business Technical Assistance Award Phoenix Arizona
- Infrastructure Policy Advisory Board 2024
- Top 40 Under 40: AEC Business Visionary
- SBA Regional Small Business Champion
- Excellence in Entrepreneurship Orange County Business Journal Nominee
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OUR MISSION
To bridge the gap between qualifications and opportunities, ensuring the builders of our infrastructure have the strategic seat at the table they deserve.
Nationwide impact. Strategic authority. Built for the AEC industry.
Meet the Team
Karla Talisse
Founder & CEO
The visionary behind SoSheBuilds, Karla brings 17+ years of experience navigating the complex intersection of AEC firms and public sector procurement strategy.
Alexa Young
Operations Manager
Alexa drives precision into every project lifecycle, ensuring our team delivers high-impact results with exceptional operational excellence.
Maricel Santos
Executive Assistant
Maricel specializes in identifying high-value federal and state contracts, helping our clients position themselves for multi-million dollar wins.
The Journey
2017
AEC Foundation
SoSheBuilds was founded in 2017, rooted in a strong estimating background and a clear mission: to deliver exceptional project management services for construction projects. That technical foundation set the standard for everything SSB would become.
2018
Strategic Authority
In 2018, SSB earned certification as a distinguished women-owned business a milestone that affirmed our commitment to raising the bar for women in construction project management and solidifying our place as a trusted industry authority.
2019
Public Sector Leadership
In 2019, SSB made significant strides in the public sector, completing several major projects that demonstrated our team's precision-driven approach to project management and established SSB as a go-to partner for large-scale construction work.
2022
Genesis of SoSheBuilds
Selected as lead technical advisor for municipal programs, Karla directly supported over 1,000 MWBE firms in navigating the complexities of government procurement.
2025
Nationwide Impact
Supporting contractors nationwide in securing millions in public sector awards, scaling the team that scales the AEC industry.