Jim Simons (full length interview) - Numberphile

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.

Why HN recommends it: HN recommends it as the best readily available interview with Simons, notable for his emphasis on luck and a humble approach to success.

“the full length one is very good. it gives an understanding as to why simons has been so successful.” Read on HN ↗