Draft:Sameer Somal
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Comment: No real claim to notability, huge number of non-independent sources as well as sources that mention Somal in passing or not at all, with multiple non-reliable sources thrown in. Citations added at random in the text, which is a common thing in drafts about non-notable topics. Recently created by undeclared paid editors and socks of blocked users. bonadea contributions talk 12:43, 29 March 2025 (UTC)
Sameer Somal is an entrepreneur,[1] investor, and speaker.[2][3][4] He is the CEO of Blue Ocean Global Technology and co-founder of Girl Power Talk.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]
Career
[edit]Somal began his career in finance in 2005. He has held positions of increasing responsibility at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch & Co. and Bank of America. He then served as senior investment analyst of Institutional Asset Management at Scotiabank & Trust Ltd.[13]
In 2012, he co-founded Blue Ocean Global Wealth,[14] an investment advisory firm, and Blue Ocean Global Technology, a digital transformation and reputation management firm. Somal currently serves as CEO of Blue Ocean Global Technology.[15][16][17][18][19][20]
In 2019, Somal co-founded Girl Power Talk,[21][22] an organization aimed at fostering leadership among young women, men, and nonbinary individuals.[23] He later established Girl Power USA,[24] a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focusing on education and empowerment for underserved communities.[25][26][27][28]
Somal is also a senior advisor at OxProx and managing director of Grupo Ya Quedó. He has served on several boards, including the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).[29] He is an active member of the Abraham Lincoln Association (ALA),[30] Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB), American Bar Association (ABA), American Marketing Association (AMA),[31][32] Business Transition Council, International Trademark Association (INTA), National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and Society of International Business Fellows (SIBF).[33][34][35]
Somal specializes in economic damages,[36][37] intellectual property, and internet defamation. He authors Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs] in partnership with the Philadelphia Bar Foundation.[38] He is a frequent speaker at global conferences, including events by the Federal Home Loan Bank, IBM, and the U.S. State Department’s Foreign Service Institute.[39][40]
Awards and recognitions
[edit]- CFA Institute Inspirational Leader Award (2022)]
- Business Elite 40 Under 40 (2020)
- Iconic Leader Award by the Women Economic Forum (2017)[41]
- Investment News’ 40 Under 40 (2015)[42]
References
[edit]- ^ Hall, Claire (5 November 2024). "Entrepreneur, Gender-Equity Advocate to Discuss How Women Can Move from the Sidelines to the C-Suite". UConn Today. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Sameer Somal, Author at Worth". Worth. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Sameer Somal: The Power of Social Media & The Technology Planning Process". SlideShare. 5 November 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ Hall, Claire (2024-11-05). "Entrepreneur, Gender-Equity Advocate to Discuss How Women Can Move from the Sidelines to the C-Suite". UConn Today. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ^ Adzo, Kossi (8 April 2021). "Girl Power Talk: A Dream Culture for Tomorrow's Global Leaders". startup.info. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ Talk, Girl Power. "Girl Power Talk". Girl Power Talk. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "How Integrating Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) Can Supercharge Your SEO Strategy". Built In. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "About Us". www.law.com. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Alumni Spotlight: Sameer S. Somal". Connecting generations of Hoyas…. 19 November 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "How to Improve or Restore Your Online Reputation". Social Media Examiner. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Meet Sameer Somal". canvasrebel.com. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ^ "Abraham Lincoln: A model for ethical leadership". ABA Journal. Sameer Somal. Archived from the original on 2025-02-15. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ "What Is Online Reputation Management?". business.com. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Home | Blue Ocean Global Technology". www.blueoceanglobaltech.com. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ Schulzke, Mario (24 March 2020). "Sameer Somal - Co-Founder of Blue Ocean Global Wealth". ideamensch.com. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "4 Advantages of Introverted Leaders - AllBusiness.com". www.allbusiness.com. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "A Conversation with Sameer somal". R.J. LEONARD FOUNDATION. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Exxon and Quickie Food Mart". wikimapia.org. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ Somal, Sameer. "Sameer Somal - Author Biography". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "ALL Ladies League | ALL". ALL Ladies League. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Founder of Blue Ocean Global & Girl Power Talk, Sameer Somal: "In today's time, when people can Google practically anything, you need to be sure that you secure your brand everywhere."". natfluence. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ Talk, Girl Power. "Sameer Somal - Girl Power Talk". Girl Power Talk. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Sameer Somal". ReadWrite. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "How Girl Power Talk fires up young tech workers and IT teams". CIO. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Sameer S Somal". collegepossible.org. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "10 Practical Tips for Successfully Managing Online Reputations". The TASA Group. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Faculty". myaccount.caia.org. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ Somal, Sameer (9 January 2020). "The role of SEO in online reputation management (ORM)". Search Engine Watch. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "sameer somal". fbla-pbl.org. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Midsize Firms: Digital Opportunities Abound – LEVICK". LEVICK. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ Chaney, Paul (20 February 2024). "What Is Influencer Marketing for Small Business? Key Benefits". Small Business Trends. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Speaker Dr. Wided Batat | Experiential Digital Marketing | Book a keynote". www.a-speakers.com. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ Rubel, Furia (11 May 2018). "Law Firm Reputation Crisis Management Expert Gina Rubel - Article Part II". Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ Global, IndraStra. "The Rise and Rise of Online Reputation Management". IndraStra Global. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ Somal, Sameer (26 October 2019). "Negative Press is Inevitable for Modern CEOs - And That's Not a Bad Thing". CEOWORLD magazine. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Round Table Group Features Economic Damages & Internet Expert, Sameer Somal | PRUndergroundPRUnderground". www.prunderground.com. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ Papa, Antonio (7 July 2022). "Balance between business profitability and philanthropy". The Manila Times. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Sameer S. Somal, CFA". CFA Institute Enterprising Investor. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Advice-only planning exposes what's wrong with asset-based fee models". www.investmentnews.com. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "The Importance of Online Reputation Management (ORM) for Legal Professionals". www.dailyjournal.com. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Sameer S. Somal | WEF". wef.org.in. 17 September 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Original 40 Under 40 winners shift lanes but stay the course". www.investmentnews.com. Retrieved 9 February 2025.