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Sameer Somal
Empowering people with the knowledge
and inspiring them to achieve their best.
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Sameer Somal
Sameer Somal is the CEO of Blue Ocean Global Technology and Co-Founder of Girl Power Talk. He is a CFA Charterholder, a CFP® professional, and a Chartered Alternative Investment AnalystSM. Sameer leads client engagements focused on digital transformation, risk management, and technology development. A testifying subject matter expert witness in economic damages, intellectual property, and internet defamation, he authors CLE programs with the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. Sameer is a frequent speaker at private industry and public sector conferences, including engagements with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), Global Digital Marketing Summit, IBM, New York State Bar Association (NYBSA), US Defense Leadership Forum, and US State Department’s Foreign Service Institute. He proudly serves on the Board of Directors of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Girl Power USA. Committed to building relationships, Sameer is an active member of the Abraham Lincoln Association (ALA), Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB), American Bar Association (ABA), American Marketing Association (AMA), Business Transition Council, International Trademark Association (INTA), and Society of International Business Fellows (SIBF). A graduate of Georgetown University, he held leadership roles at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Scotiabank. Sameer is also a CFA Institute 2022 Inspirational Leader Award recipient and was named an Iconic Leader by the Women Economic Forum.
Blue Ocean Global Technology
For the past few years, Blue Ocean Global Technology has been assisting clients whose digital reputation was challenged or harmed to address and solve the resulting issues. We provide them with experts who work diligently on their cases and help resolve them. In 2015, we were approached by multiple law firms that were seeking expert witnesses for their cases. Our team was put to work, and those firms now cite our well-documented client expertise as a main reason they engage us. Many other firms have since employed our expertise as expert witnesses to assist them and their clients with online defamation cases.
We at Blue Ocean Global Technology have formed strong relationships with experts who possess knowledge and experience in particularly useful fields. Before they can serve as expert witnesses, they are asked to confirm their depth of knowledge on an issue or subject given that the court could ultimately rely on their statements to decide a case. That the expert witness knows the intricacies of the topic at hand is therefore essential.
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Mark Elzweig
Blue Ocean Global Technology contributed to the success of selling real estate, already making a lot of progress. The team is very clear and easy to communicate with. They go above and beyond, always willing to put in the extra effort.
Bobby Henebry
Their team was incredibly helpful and spent time teaching in-house staff how to edit content on the new site. Even though the project’s been complete for two years, they still touch base to offer help. They built excellent customer rapport and constructed a site that’s easy to navigate.
Brandon Grossinger
The site will launch shortly, but discussions are already underway to continue the partnership after the project is complete. Blue Ocean Global Technology is responsive and informative, and they managed the whole process without a misstep.
Mary-Sue Bissell
The new site garnered a favorable response, and users commended it for its usefulness. Blue Ocean Global Technology leveraged their intimate knowledge of SEO and social media to secure a strong digital presence. The team remained responsive throughout, providing support even after launch.
Antuan Libos
Blue Ocean Global Technology contributed to the success of selling real estate, already making a lot of progress. The team is very clear and easy to communicate with. They go above and beyond, always willing to put in the extra effort.
John Livesay
Virtual Sales Keynote Speaker | Better Selling Through Storytelling
Sameer Somal is the consummate professional that you can trust. We met through a European speaker’s community even though we are both Americans. Then I decided to engage his company Blue Ocean Global Technology when they helped me improve my SEO. Their work has been fantastic. Not only does Sameer deliver exceptional service, but he goes above and beyond as a friend too. He is always asking how he can help and whom he can introduce me to that can help grow my business. He has a heart as big as Texas.
Bianca Barlow
Co-Founder at Scobi Kombucha I Marketing & Communications
It’s rare that you come across standout leadership talent like Sameer Somal.
I had the pleasure of working with Sameer and his international team on cross functional digital marketing and speaking projects.
Sameer’s ability to juggle multiple large projects while still genuinely caring about making a positive impact in other’s lives is remarkable. He created a highly efficient, motivating and inspiring work atmosphere. Any employee would be lucky to have Sameer as a manager.
Gerard Walter
Advisor: Amana Global Partners LLC
Excellent speaker and motivator. Speaks from the heart. Lively and passionate. Good luck in all that you do..especially spreading positive messages for a better world !
Marcelo Suárez Castillo, CFA, PRM, CAIA, MFE, Acc.Dir.
President at CFA Society Cayman Islands
Sameer is a highly engaged speaker and entrepreneur, helping individuals and organizations discover their true potential. He delivered a presentation on Digital Transformation to our executive team in 2017 which was incredibly well-received. His thought-provoking discussion sparked our curiosity to learn more about the power of building strategic relationships. Sameer’s commitment to education is an example of his visionary leadership. As an expert in financial planning and reputation management, he continuously explores ways to share his knowledge with people. Sameer’s professionalism is a testament of his authentic character.
Mark Elzweig
I Help Financial Advisors Determine the Best Company and Platform For Their Happiness and Success
Sameer and his team were instrumental in the development of our upgraded website. They guided us through a process with which we were unfamiliar. Sameer always had creative solutions to any issues that we faced. Since the site was launched, his team has been very responsive to any needs that we’ve had for tweaks to the site or maintenance. Highly recommended.
Brittney Bagiardi
Business Development & Marketing Director
The Legal Marketing Association’s Tampa City Group was honored to have Sameer come to speak with us regarding Online Reputation Management. Sameer is an energetic presenter who took the time to answer each and every one of our questions. His expertise was evident in his polished presentation, and our members were engaged thoroughly. All communications leading up to the event were timely and friendly, and I have enjoyed my time working with Sameer on this speaking engagement.
Bald Guy Studio
As the founder of Bald Guy Studio, I’m an entrepreneur in the marketing communications, website design, and branding business with over 40 years experience. I met one of Blue Ocean Global Technology’s co-founders, Sameer Somal, at Social Media Marketing World last year, and I have been very favorably impressed with the company’s offerings, professionalism, customer relations, and responsiveness. From education to reputation management to digital marketing, Sameer’s effortless attitude and personality belie the extraordinary amount of work that he and his team have put in to make Blue Ocean Global Technology what it is today. I suggest that you contact them to see how they may serve your digital and reputation management needs.
Rashida Morisset
Blue Ocean is a dynamic technology company that never lets me down. What they have done for our client’s online reputation management is simply amazing. I highly recommend working with Sameer and his team!
Jason Brahim
Blue Ocean Global Technology is addressing the very real issue of Reputation. Reputation is everything. Sameer Somal and his team understand how important it is to the success of each endeavor a person may engage in. The lessons learned from his and his team have been priceless to my life and my hopeful future endeavors. Thank you Sameer!
Ursula Auger
Sameer Somal is a dynamic, engaging speaker and brought to light concepts that are known about networking but not applied consistently. His presentation was interactive and the audience left with actionable items to take their relationship building skills to the next level. This review covers the presentation Sameer delivered to CFA Society South Florida this year.
Tim
It has been a real pleasure collaborating with professionals at Blue Ocean Global Technology. Co-founder Sameer Somal and their team are very responsive and helpful when educating on different options. Having worked with them, I feel like I know more about Search Engine Optimization and Digital Marketing more so than ever before. Their unique approach and commitment to delivering results in every Reputation/SEO/SEM campaign is why they are our trusted partners. We’ve seen exceptionally positive results from our collaboration and they will always be our go to technology resource. Highly recommended for digital marketing, digital reputation, and technology consulting.
One Fifteen Films
Not only does Sameer and his company invest in your online success, they invest in a true friendship. This is VERY important to me and they are indeed sincere. I highly suggest BOGT for your digital marketing needs!
Dhairya Pujara
CEO at Ycenter
I have worked with Sameer on several projects in last 2 years. He is an exceptional individual with highly infectious energy. His passion and love for his work is exuberated in his presentations and workshops. I had the privilege to have Sameer do a keynote and a highly interactive workshop on – The Intangibles for Success in India. The clarity with which he presents his ideas using story-telling and anecdotes is absolutely remarkable. I highly recommend him for inspiring your audience.
Sue Curr
As a speaker myself & having shared the Womens Economic Forum stage with Sameer Somal this year I can honestly say that there are very few speakers out there who I find to anywhere near as authentic and engaging as him. He speaks passionately from the heart & with regard to the matter of educational empowerment globally which we were highlighting. His knowledge & expertise are second to none but his compassion and commitment are tangible. I look forward to working with him again very soon.
Nguyen Tung
Trader, Investor, Advisor
Besides your expertise & knowledge on Fintech shared with us at the Hanoi event, we realized you have such an amazing character. Our audience was excited by the delivered knowledge. Our Hanoi organizing team confirmed success by all the positive feedback from attendees. You gave us a lot of inspiration and helped prepare us for the coming opportunities & challenges. We were genuinely thankful & wish to have more time sharing.
Alex Okoroji
Director, Women in Finance Committee Chairperson
Sameer Somal is truly a great speaker who is passionate about education & human empowerment. I was privileged to meet him as a fellow speaker at the 2017 Annual Global Women Economic Forum (WEF) in India, where his passion came forth. Worthy of note, is that he’s truly an expert who represents Authenticity. His understanding of Relationship Investments are one of his many charms. He knows how to follow through. If you’re looking for an exceptional speaker, he belongs on your list & your stage.
Marcelo Suarez
Member, Steering Committee, CFA Community Vietnam
Sameer- Thank you for your engaging and interactive presentation on the topic of digital transformation at our executive strategy retreat in the Cayman Islands. Your session allowed us to learn how technology has rapidly evolved across geographies and how it is changing our way of thinking. We enjoyed your presentation which proved insightful, enriching, and highly participative. We look forward to having you again speak on such a vibrant topic which is transforming lives.
Kim Tracy
Director of Advisor Success
Clearnomics
Not only is it a pleasure to work with Sameer Somal, but knowing that he turns tough topics into engaging ones is a testament to his talent as a professional speaker! As a speaker agent, we look for speakers who “walk their talk” and Sameer definitely does that — his preparation for each presentation goes above and beyond what most hiring parties expect, but that is who Sameer is — he will deliver an exceptional presentation every single time!
Cheryl Collins
Sameer is one of the most dynamic global entrepreneurs and speakers that I have encountered. Engaging in discussion with him in India was very informative
Nicholas Mbugua
He is authentic and passionate to bring positive change to the world.
Kimberly S.Reed
Electrifying!!!!!!!!!!! And a spirit to match!!!!!
Girl Power Talk
Girl Power Talk strives to inspire girls with persistence, empathy and confidence. We empower young Women, Men & Non-Binary with merit-based opportunities to grow and achieve their full potential. Our mission, in collaboration with our sister company Blue Ocean Global Technology, is to develop girls in India to become global leaders. We are relentlessly committed to education, gender equality, and integrating the strengths of specially abled communities. We celebrate the diverse talents of each indivual.
Through our nurturing culture of learning and mentorship, we instill young people with exceptional soft-skills, technical knowledge, and purpose in life. We provide a platform to share the voices and stories of girls and women across India. #GirlPowerTalk
Sameer Somal
Co-founder, Chief People Officer