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'''Sameer Somal''' is an American ], ], ] professional, ] charter holder, ], author, educator, and speaker.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer S. Somal, CFA |url=https://blogs.cfainstitute.org/investor/author/sameersomal/page/2/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=CFA Institute Enterprising Investor |language=en-US}}</ref> He is best known as the co-founder and ] of Blue Ocean Global Technology and the co-founder of Girl Power Talk.<ref>{{Cite web |title=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." |url=https://natfluence.com/interview/sameer-somal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=natfluence |language=en-US}}</ref> Fundamental to his work at Blue Ocean Global Technology, Somal helps clients build, monitor, and repair their digital presence.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-06-05 |title=Sameer Somal On The Digital Revolution Of The Internet |url=https://attorneyatlawmagazine.com/stories/vendor-interview/sameer-somal |access-date=2024-11-14 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-10 |title=LMP Transcribed: Sameer Somal {{!}} Market My Market |url=https://www.marketmymarket.com/lmp-transcribed-sameer-somal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=www.marketmymarket.com |language=en-US}}</ref> '''Sameer Somal''' is an American ], ], ] professional, ] charter holder, ], author, educator, and speaker.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer S. Somal, CFA |url=https://blogs.cfainstitute.org/investor/author/sameersomal/page/2/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=CFA Institute Enterprising Investor |language=en-US}}</ref> He is best known as the co-founder and ] of Blue Ocean Global Technology and the co-founder of Girl Power Talk.<ref>{{Cite web |title=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." |url=https://natfluence.com/interview/sameer-somal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=natfluence |language=en-US}}</ref> Fundamental to his work at Blue Ocean Global Technology, Somal helps clients build, monitor, and repair their digital presence.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-06-05 |title=Sameer Somal On The Digital Revolution Of The Internet |url=https://attorneyatlawmagazine.com/stories/vendor-interview/sameer-somal |access-date=2024-11-14 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-10 |title=LMP Transcribed: Sameer Somal {{!}} Market My Market |url=https://www.marketmymarket.com/lmp-transcribed-sameer-somal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=www.marketmymarket.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


Somal is a frequent speaker on ], digital expungement, ], ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer Somal |url=https://www.a-speakers.com/speakers/sameer-somal-keynote-speaker/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=A-speakers |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=hoyagateway |date=2014-11-19 |title=Alumni Spotlight: Sameer S. Somal |url=https://hoyagateway.wordpress.com/2014/11/19/alumni-spotlight-sameer-s-somal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Connecting generations of Hoyas… |language=en}}</ref> He is also an ], ], and internet defamation subject matter ] who authors ] programs for attorneys in collaboration with the ]. He also serves on the national board of ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-10 |title=LMP Transcribed: Sameer Somal {{!}} Market My Market |url=https://www.marketmymarket.com/lmp-transcribed-sameer-somal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=www.marketmymarket.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Somal is a frequent speaker on ], digital expungement, ], ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer Somal |url=https://www.a-speakers.com/speakers/sameer-somal-keynote-speaker/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=A-speakers |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=hoyagateway |date=2014-11-19 |title=Alumni Spotlight: Sameer S. Somal |url=https://hoyagateway.wordpress.com/2014/11/19/alumni-spotlight-sameer-s-somal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Connecting generations of Hoyas… |language=en}}</ref> He is also an ], ], and internet defamation subject matter ] who authors ] programs for attorneys in collaboration with the ]. He also serves on the national board of ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-10 |title=LMP Transcribed: Sameer Somal {{!}} Market My Market |url=https://www.marketmymarket.com/lmp-transcribed-sameer-somal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=www.marketmymarket.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
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Somal believes in the principle of giving without remembering and receiving without forgetting.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-05-11 |title=Networking in the Age of Social Distancing: Seven Timeless Strategies |url=https://blogs.stage.cfainstitute.org/investor/2020/05/11/networking-in-the-age-of-social-distancing-seven-timeless-strategies/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=CFA Institute Enterprising Investor |language=en-US}}</ref> He considers himself a ] and has been fortunate to be exposed to ] from a young age. Given his roots, he visited ] extensively throughout his childhood.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-27 |title=Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, Humanitarian - Sameer Somal |url=https://www.collabs.io/mag/sameer-somal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Collabs.io Mag |language=en}}</ref> Somal believes in the principle of giving without remembering and receiving without forgetting.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-05-11 |title=Networking in the Age of Social Distancing: Seven Timeless Strategies |url=https://blogs.stage.cfainstitute.org/investor/2020/05/11/networking-in-the-age-of-social-distancing-seven-timeless-strategies/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=CFA Institute Enterprising Investor |language=en-US}}</ref> He considers himself a ] and has been fortunate to be exposed to ] from a young age. Given his roots, he visited ] extensively throughout his childhood.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-27 |title=Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, Humanitarian - Sameer Somal |url=https://www.collabs.io/mag/sameer-somal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Collabs.io Mag |language=en}}</ref>


In 2019, Somal co-founded Girl Power Talk,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-11 |title=Technology for a Better World {{!}} Sameer Somal, - TBCY |url=https://tbcy.in/blending-passion-impact-and-technology-for-a-better-world-sameer-somal-ceo-blue-ocean-global-technology-co-founder-girl-power-talk/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=TBCY - Knowledge, Experience, Wisdom}}</ref> an organization with a mission to elevate young women, men, and nonbinary individuals into global leaders.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Sameer Somal |url=https://canvasrebel.com/meet-sameer-somal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=canvasrebel.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Building on this purpose, in 2021, he established Girl Power USA, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit that aims to empower, educate, and provide resources to underserved communities, in collaboration with Girl Power Talk.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How Girl Power Talk fires up young tech workers and IT teams |url=https://www.cio.com/article/3487575/how-girl-power-talk-fires-up-young-tech-workers-and-it-teams.html |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=CIO |language=en}}</ref> In 2019, Somal co-founded Girl Power Talk,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-11 |title=Technology for a Better World {{!}} Sameer Somal, - TBCY |url=https://tbcy.in/blending-passion-impact-and-technology-for-a-better-world-sameer-somal-ceo-blue-ocean-global-technology-co-founder-girl-power-talk/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=TBCY - Knowledge, Experience, Wisdom}}</ref> an organization with a mission to elevate young women, men, and nonbinary individuals into global leaders.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Sameer Somal |url=https://canvasrebel.com/meet-sameer-somal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=canvasrebel.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Building on this purpose, in 2021, he established Girl Power USA, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit that aims to empower, educate, and provide resources to underserved communities, in collaboration with Girl Power Talk.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How Girl Power Talk fires up young tech workers and IT teams |url=https://www.cio.com/article/3487575/how-girl-power-talk-fires-up-young-tech-workers-and-it-teams.html |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=CIO |language=en}}</ref>


Somal is also a senior advisor at OxProx and the managing director of Grupo Ya Quedó.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Experts |url=https://expertwitnessprofiler.com/expert-witness/Sameer-Somal/1548035 |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Expert Witness Profiler {{!}} Deep Research and Background Information on Experts |language=en}}</ref> He serves on the boards and councils of various organizations, including the ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer Singh Somal :: JurisPro Expert Witness Directory :: Pennsylvania |url=https://www.jurispro.com/expert/sameer-somal-6175 |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=www.jurispro.com}}</ref> the Women Economic Forum,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-09-17 |title=Sameer S. Somal {{!}} WEF |url=https://www.wef.org.in/sameer-s-somal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |language=en-US}}</ref> the ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer S. Somal, CFA |url=https://blogs.cfainstitute.org/investor/author/sameersomal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=CFA Institute Enterprising Investor |language=en-US}}</ref> the Legal Marketing Association, the CAIA Association,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Faculty |url=https://myaccount.caia.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=EventFaculty&Reg_evt_key=692d0162-a4d0-4d5e-bc6e-7c11b75fc777 |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=myaccount.caia.org}}</ref> ], the iPlan Education Institute,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer S. Somal, CFA, CFP, CAIA - |url=https://iplanonline.in/portfolio/sameer-s-somal-cfa-cfp-caia/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |language=en-US}}</ref> and the R.J. Leonard Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Conversation with Sameer somal |url=https://www.rjleonardfoundation.org/blog/a-conversation-with-sameer-somal |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=R.J. LEONARD FOUNDATION |language=en}}</ref> Somal is also a senior advisor at OxProx and the managing director of Grupo Ya Quedó.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Experts |url=https://expertwitnessprofiler.com/expert-witness/Sameer-Somal/1548035 |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Expert Witness Profiler {{!}} Deep Research and Background Information on Experts |language=en}}</ref> He serves on the boards and councils of various organizations, including the ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer Singh Somal :: JurisPro Expert Witness Directory :: Pennsylvania |url=https://www.jurispro.com/expert/sameer-somal-6175 |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=www.jurispro.com}}</ref> the Women Economic Forum,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-09-17 |title=Sameer S. Somal {{!}} WEF |url=https://www.wef.org.in/sameer-s-somal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |language=en-US}}</ref> the ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer S. Somal, CFA |url=https://blogs.cfainstitute.org/investor/author/sameersomal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=CFA Institute Enterprising Investor |language=en-US}}</ref> the Legal Marketing Association, the CAIA Association,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Faculty |url=https://myaccount.caia.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=EventFaculty&Reg_evt_key=692d0162-a4d0-4d5e-bc6e-7c11b75fc777 |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=myaccount.caia.org}}</ref> ], the iPlan Education Institute,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer S. Somal, CFA, CFP, CAIA - |url=https://iplanonline.in/portfolio/sameer-s-somal-cfa-cfp-caia/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |language=en-US}}</ref> and the R.J. Leonard Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Conversation with Sameer somal |url=https://www.rjleonardfoundation.org/blog/a-conversation-with-sameer-somal |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=R.J. LEONARD FOUNDATION |language=en}}</ref>


Somal has authored a chapter in Financial Behavior: Players, Services, Products, and Markets, published by ], and has co-authored a chapter on women’s behavioral finance.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Financial Behavior: Players, Services, Products, and Markets (Financial Markets and Investments) |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=0190269995 |edition=First}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Financial Behavior: Players, Services, Products, and Markets (Book) |url=https://academic.oup.com/book/11905 |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=academic.oup.com}}</ref> He is a published writer and actively contributes articles to a range of publications, including ]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Somal |first=Sameer |title=Sameer Somal - Author Biography |url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/sameer-somal |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Entrepreneur |language=en}}</ref>, ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-24 |title=The HubSpot Customer Service Blog {{!}} Sameer Somal |url=https://blog.hubspot.com/service/author/sameer-somal |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=blog.hubspot.com |language=en-us}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer Somal, Author at |url=https://chiefexecutive.net/author/sameersomal1/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=ChiefExecutive.net |language=en-US}}</ref> Attorney at Law, ] Enterprising Investor,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer S. Somal, CFA |url=https://blogs.cfainstitute.org/investor/author/sameersomal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=CFA Institute Enterprising Investor |language=en-US}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer Somal, Author at Worth |url=https://worth.com/ssomal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Worth |language=en-US}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Author: Sameer Somal |url=https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/author/sameer-somal/ |website=socialmediaexaminer.com}}</ref> Co-Schedule,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer Somal |url=https://coschedule.com/blog/author/sameer-somal |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=CoSchedule Blog |language=en}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=What Is Online Reputation Management? |url=https://www.business.com/articles/what-is-online-reputation-management/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=business.com |language=en}}</ref> ], Clutch,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer Somal (Author Profile) |url=https://clutch.co/author/383498 |website=clutch.co}}</ref> Bplans,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Authors and Contributors {{!}} Bplans |url=https://www.bplans.com/author/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=www.bplans.com |language=en-US}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer Somal, Editor |url=https://readwrite.com/author/sameer-somal/ |website=readwrite.com}}</ref> and many others.<ref>{{Cite web |title=10 Practical Tips for Successfully Managing Online Reputations |url=https://www.tasanet.com/Knowledge-Center/Archived-Webinars/ArtMID/475/ArticleID/1251702/10-Practical-Tips-for-Successfully-Managing-Online-Reputations |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=The TASA Group |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer Somal {{!}} Built In |url=https://builtin.com/authors/sameer-somal |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=builtin.com}}</ref> Somal has authored a chapter in Financial Behavior: Players, Services, Products, and Markets, published by ], and has co-authored a chapter on women’s behavioral finance.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Financial Behavior: Players, Services, Products, and Markets (Financial Markets and Investments) |date=2017 |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=978-0190269999 |edition=First}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Financial Behavior: Players, Services, Products, and Markets (Book) |url=https://academic.oup.com/book/11905 |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=academic.oup.com}}</ref> He is a published writer and actively contributes articles to a range of publications, including ]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Somal |first=Sameer |title=Sameer Somal - Author Biography |url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/sameer-somal |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Entrepreneur |language=en}}</ref>, ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-24 |title=The HubSpot Customer Service Blog {{!}} Sameer Somal |url=https://blog.hubspot.com/service/author/sameer-somal |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=blog.hubspot.com |language=en-us}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer Somal, Author at |url=https://chiefexecutive.net/author/sameersomal1/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=ChiefExecutive.net |language=en-US}}</ref> Attorney at Law, ] Enterprising Investor,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer S. Somal, CFA |url=https://blogs.cfainstitute.org/investor/author/sameersomal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=CFA Institute Enterprising Investor |language=en-US}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer Somal, Author at Worth |url=https://worth.com/ssomal/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Worth |language=en-US}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Author: Sameer Somal |url=https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/author/sameer-somal/ |website=socialmediaexaminer.com}}</ref> Co-Schedule,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer Somal |url=https://coschedule.com/blog/author/sameer-somal |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=CoSchedule Blog |language=en}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=What Is Online Reputation Management? |url=https://www.business.com/articles/what-is-online-reputation-management/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=business.com |language=en}}</ref> ], Clutch,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer Somal (Author Profile) |url=https://clutch.co/author/383498 |website=clutch.co}}</ref> Bplans,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Authors and Contributors {{!}} Bplans |url=https://www.bplans.com/author/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=www.bplans.com |language=en-US}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer Somal, Editor |url=https://readwrite.com/author/sameer-somal/ |website=readwrite.com}}</ref> and many others.<ref>{{Cite web |title=10 Practical Tips for Successfully Managing Online Reputations |url=https://www.tasanet.com/Knowledge-Center/Archived-Webinars/ArtMID/475/ArticleID/1251702/10-Practical-Tips-for-Successfully-Managing-Online-Reputations |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=The TASA Group |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sameer Somal {{!}} Built In |url=https://builtin.com/authors/sameer-somal |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=builtin.com}}</ref>


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Sameer Somal
BornRochester, New York
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma materMcDonough School of Business, Georgetown University
Occupation(s)Investment Analyst, Business Executive, Entrepreneur, CFP Professional, Author, Speaker, Educator
Organization(s)Blue Ocean Global Technology (co-founder & CEO), Girl Power Talk (co-founder)
AwardsInvestment News 40 under 40, Iconic Leader, Business Elite’s 40 under 40, Inspirational Leader Award by the CFA Institute
Websitehttp://sameersomal.com/

Sameer Somal is an American business executive, entrepreneur, CFP professional, CFA charter holder, chartered alternative investment analyst, author, educator, and speaker. He is best known as the co-founder and chief executive officer of Blue Ocean Global Technology and the co-founder of Girl Power Talk. Fundamental to his work at Blue Ocean Global Technology, Somal helps clients build, monitor, and repair their digital presence.

Somal is a frequent speaker on reputation management, digital expungement, succession planning, technology, diversity, entrepreneurship, and leadership. He is also an intellectual property, trademark, and internet defamation subject matter expert witness who authors CLE programs for attorneys in collaboration with the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. He also serves on the national board of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).

Somal frequently contributes articles to various high-end media publications, such as Entrepreneur, Hubspot, Business.com, Buzzfeed, Clutch, and several others. For his outstanding work and success as an entrepreneur and leader, Somal has been credited with various awards, including the Inspirational Leader Award by the CFA Institute, the Business Elite’s 40 Under 40, the Iconic Leader Award, and the 40 Under 40 by Investment News.

Early life and education

Somal was born and raised in Rochester, New York, as part of an immigrant family from India, with a father who served in the Royal Navy. His family relocated to the United States in the 1970s. While attending Holicong Middle School, Somal worked as a newspaper and door-to-door subscription delivery person. His hard work and dedication earned him a scholarship from The Intelligencer newspaper publication.

Somal went to Central Bucks East High School in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, for high school. There, he was a star in the Key Club, the Student Council, and the Cross Country team.

Somal went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Accounting from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. He later pursued various other finance credentials and is also a CFA Charterholder, a CFP® professional, and a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst. In 2009, Somal served the CFA Institute as a speaker, a host of Topics @ Hand, and a senior grader for the Board of Regents & Examinations.

Career

In 2012, Somal co-founded Blue Ocean Global Wealth, an investment advisory firm that offers wealth management and financial planning solutions. Prior to this, he worked as a senior investment analyst at The Bank of Nova Scotia and also as a financial advisor and intermediary at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch & Co.

In the same year, Somal also co-founded Blue Ocean Global Technology, an online reputation management firm that helps clients with digital transformation and growth strategies.

Somal believes in the principle of giving without remembering and receiving without forgetting. He considers himself a global citizen and has been fortunate to be exposed to cultural diversity from a young age. Given his roots, he visited India extensively throughout his childhood.

In 2019, Somal co-founded Girl Power Talk, an organization with a mission to elevate young women, men, and nonbinary individuals into global leaders. Building on this purpose, in 2021, he established Girl Power USA, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit that aims to empower, educate, and provide resources to underserved communities, in collaboration with Girl Power Talk.

Somal is also a senior advisor at OxProx and the managing director of Grupo Ya Quedó. He serves on the boards and councils of various organizations, including the Future Business Leaders of America—Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA—PBL), the Women Economic Forum, the CFA Institute, the Legal Marketing Association, the CAIA Association, College Possible, the iPlan Education Institute, and the R.J. Leonard Foundation.

Somal has authored a chapter in Financial Behavior: Players, Services, Products, and Markets, published by Oxford University Press, and has co-authored a chapter on women’s behavioral finance. He is a published writer and actively contributes articles to a range of publications, including Entrepreneur, Hubspot, Chief Executive, Attorney at Law, CFA Institute Enterprising Investor, Worth Magazine, Social Media Examiner, Co-Schedule, Business.com, Buzzfeed, Clutch, Bplans, ReadWrite, and many others.

Awards

  • Somal has been recognized as a 40 Under 40 by Investment News (2015).
  • He was named the Iconic Leader by the All Ladies League and the Women Economic Forum (2017).
  • He has been recognized with the 40 Under 40 award by Business Elite (2020).
  • He was credited with the Inspirational Leader Award by the CFA Institute (2022).

References

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