Redefining Innovation: Lisa Diaz Featured in BuiltWorlds
- Maria Molina
- Feb 28
- 1 min read
When innovation is real, it’s not a buzzword—it’s a blueprint. In her recent Q&A with BuiltWorlds, Turf's founder Lisa Diaz shares the mindset behind her pivot from Wall Street to infrastructure, and the lessons she’s learned building a firm at the intersection of construction, capital, and emerging technology.
It started with a missed train at Grand Central. It turned into a mission: reimagine the future of our cities by supporting the people and platforms that will build it.
Lisa’s story isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about pattern recognition, long-term value, and elevating the unseen, like the workers who restore iconic landmarks, the systems that keep buildings moving, and the founders reshaping the built world.
In this conversation, she unpacks:
What meaningful innovation really looks like in construction and infrastructure
How she evaluates early-stage startups and market fit
Why storytelling is a strategic advantage, not just a branding exercise
And how personal moments (like her dog Wilma’s cameo) can drive purpose
We’re proud to see Lisa recognized as a voice pushing the industry forward, with clarity, curiosity, and conviction.
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