Jim Simons (full length interview) - Numberphile
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Why leaders watch it
Founder of Renaissance Technologies describes building a data-driven firm and hiring scientists over finance people, with lessons on talent and evidence.
The full-length Numberphile interview with mathematician and hedge fund founder Jim Simons. He discusses his path from mathematics and codebreaking to founding Renaissance Technologies, his use of algorithms in markets, and his philanthropy.
Takeaways
- Hire scientists and let data drive decisions
- Build around smart people, not conventional expertise
- Persist through early failure and lost bets
Topics: Founder & CEO stories, Decision making & mental models
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