Omar Amanat
Omar Amanat is a young entrepreneur who has already enjoyed tremendous success on the world stage, having owned stake in several prominent companies. He began his career in the financial services industry, where he founded two key companies that would go on to be sold to industry giants Charles Schwab and E*Trade. His experience doesn���t end in finance, though. Amanat has also helped develop Aman Resorts Group, which has presence in 20 different countries. Aman Resorts Group manages luxury resort properties, providing an incredible leisure experience to an elite clientele. In addition, Amanat holds 20% stock in Summit Entertainment, which produced the hit franchise based on the Twilight books. Amanat is himself an executive producer, funding The Visitor and Smart People, and is proud to have been called "The most powerful person in Hollywood you���ve never heard of" by The Wrap. Amanat���s life changed on 9/11, when he was late to a scheduled talk. He now sees the value in his own life, moreso than his stock price, and this philosophy drives his philanthropic work. Today, Amanat is known as one of the most influential Muslims around the world, and has helped raise funds for the United Nations and the Alliance of Civilizations through the successful production of films. Through his tremendous success in the world of film, technology and finance, Omar Amanat has become one of the world���s most influential Muslims and a trusted name in philanthropy. Amanat began his successful career in the financial services industry. There, he created and worked with a number of very successful companies, including his largest success: Cyber-Block, which was sold to Charles Schwab for $488 million. He also created and sold Tradescape to E*Trade in 2002, which helped kickstart his other ventures. The first was Amana Resorts Group, a luxury hotel management firm with presence in 20 countries. Amanat then purchased a 20% stock in Summit Entertainment, the studio behind the hit Twilight franchise of films. His success as executive producer for films such as The Visitor and Smart People has helped contribute funds to the United Nations and the Alliance of Civilizations. Amanat was once called "The most powerful person in Hollywood you���ve never heard of" by The Wrap, and brings his business acumen to philanthropic ventures as well. After missing an appointment to speak at the Twin Towers on 9/11, Amanat has dedicated his life to focusing on creative value for the planet as opposed to his stock price. Today, Amanat resides in New Jersey. Omar Amanat has enjoyed tremendous success on the world stage, and is one of the most influential entrepreneurs in finance, technology and media. Amanat began his successful career in the financial services industry, where he worked with several startups to grow their business. His first major sale occurred in 2000, when Charles Schwab purchased Cyber-Block, a company Amanat co-founded. Then, in 2002, Amanat sold his new company Tradescape to E*Trade. These two sales would help kickstart his future endeavors in entertainment, hospitality and philanthropy. Omar has held ownership stakes in both Summit Entertainment and Aman Resorts Group. Aman Resorts cover 20 different countries, offering a luxury leisure experience to an elite guest list full of celebrities and high-profile visitors. Amanat also owns a 20% stake in the studio that produced the hit franchise Twilight. The Wrap once referred to him as "The most powerful person in Hollywood you���ve never heard of", and he proudly wears the mantle of one of the most influential Muslim businessmen in the modern world. Under Summit, Amanat has helped finance The Visitor and Smart People. He also raises funds for the United Nations and the Alliance of Civilizations through his successful film work.
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