What sets PLATZ apart?
PLATZ Capital Partners, LLC. (PLATZ) is an Arizona corporation licensed by the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (License # ALB-1041398) to offer a wide range of loan brokerage services throughout the United States. PLATZ specializes in sourcing and placing capital to meet its business clients’ operational, development, and growth needs through a large, highly-vetted business-friendly lender network.
PLATZ was founded by co-partners Jason Howell and George Saad. Jason and George worked together in various industries prior to teaming up to form PLATZ, including in a start-up venture in the healthcare sector. Combining their complementary skillset at PLATZ, they joined forces to bring an unparalleled, exceptional experience to their clients. They are solutions-driven entrepreneurs who will leave no stone unturned in sourcing capital for your business.
What we stand for
What’s Important to Us:
Every capital need… fulfilled.
What We’re Out to Accomplish:
We are a conduit to a nationwide lender network, bringing our clients financial solutions from all reaches of the country, sourcing capital at competitive rates. We offer expertise in business, operations, real estate, & finance – bringing a holistic approach to every client.
What we Believe In:
- We simplify capital complexity
- We accelerate access to financing
- We offer products of superior quality
- We guarantee exceptional service and professionalism
- We are candid and passionate
Our founders
Jason’s extensive professional background in Finance, Business Development, Information Technology, and Project Management brings a unique and indispensable skillset to PLATZ Capital Partners and its clients. Prior to co-founding PLATZ, Jason worked for one of the largest privately-owned corporations in the world, as well as for other privately-owned multinationals and private-capital start-ups. Jason is a graduate of Northeastern University (Boston, MA) where he earned his double master’s degrees – an MBA and an MS in Finance – as well as Wichita State University (Wichita, KS) where he earned his undergraduate business degree in Management Information Systems (M.I.S.). He is also a licensed real estate professional in the State of Arizona. When not serving his clients, Jason enjoys a variety of hobbies, including sports, the outdoors, and travel.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondhowell/
GEORGE SAAD – Managing Partner
George is a veteran of the private sector, with more than two decades of experience in a global family business. Prior to co-founding PLATZ Capital Partners, George was the Head of US Operations for a global private for-profit education management firm where he was responsible for business operations, business development, and the leadership & management of a multi-million-dollar P&L. George is a graduate of Northeastern University (Boston, MA) where he earned his MBA in Entrepreneurship & Finance, as well as of McGill University (Montreal, Canada) where he earned an undergraduate (BA) as well as a graduate (MA) degree in Economics. He is also passionate about Intellectual Property & Corporate Law and is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor from the College of Law at Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY). When not focusing on his clients’ solutions, George enjoys the company of friends and family, staying active, and traveling.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gfsaad/