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Jim Simons (full length interview) - Numberphile
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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.
HN recommends it as the best readily available interview with Simons, notable for his emphasis on luck and a humble approach to success.
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