This project gives you the opportunity to conduct research, analyze, and synthesize various financial and tech aspects related to the course. You can implement, in a real-world setting, any of the course content, as well as other skills, insights, or information related to Fintech/tech/investment arenas that you think may be relevant (e.g., regulation, government intervention, the state and the prospects of the macroeconomy, risk issues, your intuition, the performance of competitors, industry performance and prospects).In completing this project, you will have the flexibility to:Allocate more or less time depending on your work commitment, ability, etc.Choose the perspective that is closest to the actual role you have/will have in your company or investmentThe idea is that you can practice and allocate resources where you see a higher return for you. For example, if you are starting a new Fintech venture or if you plan to start one in the future, this project can help you get started on some thoughts down and get feedback on your venture. This can be a very valuable exercise that can lead to a successful company down the road.Alternatively, if you plan to merge with a Fintech company, buy traded stocks of a Fintech company, or invest in such a company as a VC/PE investor, this project can give you the opportunity to take a thorough look at such a company.Overall, in this Capstone project, you need to do one of the following:Propose a new or improved Fintech project at your own organizationSelect any company (private or public) with which you have some familiarity and propose a new or improved Fintech projectPropose to start a new Fintech companyThe deliverable should include the following:If you choose (1), (2), or (3) given above, then you need to present the Fintech project using a self-recorded video (of 5-10 minutes, such as with Zoom) and/or a slide deck of about 10 slides that must include the following:Summary: Summarize the Fintech application in two to three sentences. Focus on the problem and target customersFactors: What macroeconomic, technological, and global factors are relevant to your Fintech application?Ecosystem: Where does your Fintech application fit into the ecosystem?Value: What is the value proposition for your Fintech application?Strategy: Which innovation strategies would you use to make your Fintech application a success?Technology: What technologies (i.e., AI/ML/cloud computing/blockchain) will aid your Fintech application, and what underlying costs would they reduce?Metrics: What metrics would you use to evaluate the success of your Fintech application?Financing Strategy: What sources of financing are you considering and what returns are expected by your investors?Managing Risks: What are the key regulatory and compliance risks for your Fintech application and how will you manage them?

You’ve been told that the HR Director is pleased with the work you’ve completed for the organization and would like to take your contribution to the next level. She’d like you to review several strategic reports on the organization and provide feedback on how you think Southwest HR should move forward.Review the recommended sources in addition to your own research.Compile a strategy recommendation to the HR Director to be used for company-wide decisions. Include the following information in your report:An executive summary of the HR strategy projectAn analysis of current strategies and issuesIdentify the type of strategy Southwest Airlines is following.Identify 3 HRM implications for Southwest Airlines.Develop and justify business strategies for each of the 3 HRM implications.Determine an HR strategy.