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The Hyper-Curious Billionaire - Jim Simons (1938-2024)
The Numberphile Podcast
Jim Simons' Persuasion and Recruitment Strategy
The chapter delves into Jim Simons' persuasive tactics in recruiting the speaker to head Math for America, despite initial hesitation. It explores Simons' personal characteristics, interactions with the speaker, passion for mathematics, and transition from mathematics to finance. Additionally, the chapter discusses the data-driven talent assessment approach of a former director at MSRI and Renaissance's emphasis on collaboration and advanced infrastructure.
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