Nihar S
- Research Program Mentor
Industry expert at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Expertise
Finance, Consulting, Business, Economics
Bio
My academic passion lies between the intersection of finance and business management/consulting. The finance industry may sound vague, complex, and intimidating. However, understanding the basics and intricacies of finance can help you (and those you support) achieve financial stability across your lifetime. Currently, I'm a Project Analyst at Capital Group, where I lead company-wide "change" initiatives. In my free-time, I enjoy all things sports! Specifically, I love watching basketball, football, baseball, and cricket (so yes, a lot). When I'm not playing/watching sports, I'm usually traveling to a new city, state, or country. My goal is to visit all 30 baseball parks before I turn 50!Project ideas
Artificial Intelligence Industry Analysis
Artificial Intelligence, backed by the popularization of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools, is undeniably going to play a big part in our futures. Knowing this, having a strong understanding of the key players in the AI industry can help us identify (and predict) trends in the industry along with what might be the best investment opportunities. This project can include: - Identify key industry-wide factors that can contribute to the growth of the AI industry. Additionally, identify factors that can inhibit growth. - Identify the companies (both public and private) that are the biggest players in the industry. - Among the public companies, analyze their financial statements to determine how their finances may contribute to (or hinder) company growth. - Do a peer analysis of these companies, and identify which company (if any) may be a suitable investment opportunity. In completing this project, you will learn the following: - Market Research of a specific industry - Financial Statement analysis of specific companies - Competitor analysis among different companies in an industry