Jim Simons (full length interview) - Numberphile

RenTech is unparalleled and Medallion has proven itself for decades. This interview with Jim Simons is fantastic: [VIDEO]

the full length one is very good. it gives an understanding as to why simons has been so successful. [VIDEO]

While I'm not one to fawn after billionaires, I found his life story and personality really fascinating. He really seemed to maintain a humble approach, and in the Numberphile interview, which is excellent, he really emphasized the notion of luck in success. He donated a ton of money in very targeted ways that have been extremely successful. I think because of his humble approach, lack of self-promotion, etc., he's a bit unknown outside certain circles, but his impact in certain areas has been big. While I wish that our country didn't have to rely on billionaires spearheading initiatives, which often goes the wrong way, Simons was absolutely an example of one of the good ones. [VIDEO]

If you found this interview interesting, there is a longer interview that goes into most of the same topics as well as several others here [VIDEO]

The title makes it out like he is a reclusive lone wolf programmer. He is the CEO of renaissance technologies, a hedge fund with 275 employees. I really feel misled and like they trying to portray him as a mysterious, dangerous loner. As a computer programmer, I take offense. Here is an interview with James Simmons, the founder of Renaissance, fascinating guy. [VIDEO]

Ah, now I understand. For others: Simons Foundations --> James Simons, who is a hedge fund mananger worth ~ $14billion. Excellent interview with Numberphile here: [VIDEO]

For anyone interested in a great story about a world class mathematician who built a company that has used algorithms to beat the market for the last few decades, James Simons has an impressive record: [LINK] [VIDEO] [LINK] One other thing, the Simons Foundation funds Quanta Magazine, whose articles frequently appear on HN: [LINK]

Article is about this book that will be released on Tuesday. [LINK] This Numberphile interview with him is interesting: [VIDEO]