Mo Howard – Founder of Ultegra Financial Partners

Mo Howard founded Ultegra Financial Partners in 2012 and has worked in the financial services and investment industries for more than 12 years. A Baltimore native, Moe received his undergraduate degree and MBA from West Virginia University. He graduated cum laude with an MBA in Finance and Financial Management Services.

Ultegra Financial Partners is based in Denver, Colorado and is a leading source of alternative financing for small to middle-market businesses. The company specializes in providing merchant banking and lending solutions for small to middle-market companies. Ultegra serves as a direct lender, co-lender, and lead financial arranger. The firm takes pride in its ability to foster and maintain valuable business relationship with other reputable funders.

Where were you born?

Baltimore, Maryland

What is your favorite TV show?

I like documentaries. One I’ve seen recently was about XXX.

What are your aspirations in life?

To give more than I take. I want to be in a position to pass on the knowledge that I’ve learned. I want to help future business owners avoid mistakes and grow as entrepreneurs.

What is your favorite thing about working in your industry:

I really enjoy interacting with passionate entrepreneurs who find solutions rather than more problems. I enjoy looking at a problem or challenge, identifying quickly what can significantly improve or solve it, and working with a team to find innovative and successful solutions.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is people in an organization that don’t take accountability or responsibility for their actions. At the end of the day, we all make mistakes. But we should use those mistakes as an opportunity to learn and grow. If you screw up, acknowledge it, rectify the situation and move on. You won’t make the same mistake again!