Podcast: Jim Simons, Renaissance Technologies & The Quant Revolution - Greg Zuckerman, WSJ

In this conversation with Gregory Zuckerman, an award-winning writer for The Wall Street Journal and author of "The Man Who Solved Wall Street", we dive deep into the world of quant investing, exploring the journey of renowned mathematician, investor, and founder of Renaissance Technologies, Jim Simons, together with his extraordinary team.
We also discuss the impact of the quant approach in investing for everyday investors. And what does quant really mean today?

Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast app: https://pod.link/1511595070

REFERENCES
▶️The book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-...
▶️Greg's website: https://www.gregoryzuckerman.com/

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gregory Zuckerman is a special writer at The Wall Street Journal. He's an investigative reporter and a 27-year veteran of the paper who writes about business and investing topics. Greg is a three-time winner of the Gerald Loeb Award—the highest honor in business journalism.
Greg is the author of "A Shot to Save the World: The Inside Story of the Life-or-Death Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine," "The Man Who Solved the Market: How Jim Simons Launched the Quant Revolution," "The Frackers: The Outrageous Inside Story of the New Billionaire Wildcatters," and “The Greatest Trade Ever: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of How John Paulson Defied Wall Street and Made Financial History.”
ABOUT THE PODCAST
A podcast that helps you think about critical topics and principles of investment management to find ways to deliver better outcomes for investors. Each episode explores the technology, mythology, psychology, and narratology of investment management through interviews with acclaimed authors, innovative startup founders, and industry pioneers.
ABOUT GEORGE ALIFERIS (HOST)
George Aliferis on Linkedin:   / george-aliferis-caia-60078312  
Ex-financial markets sales: Natixis, Deutsche Bank, Invesco (Source), covering alternative investments, derivatives, ETFs
Founder of Orama a podcast and video agency working with the finance industry
CAIA Charterholder (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association)
Masters from HEC, Paris & UTDT, Buenos AiresGreek, French, UK-based (Brighton); Likes to swim, ski, surf; Dad x2

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introducing Greg Zuckerman, author or The Man Who Solved Wall Street
02:19 Jim Simons: The Man Behind the Quant Revolution
04:00 Jim Simons' Management Skills
05:19 The Uniqueness of Jim Simons' Investment Approach
06:35 The Importance of Limiting Fund Size
09:37 The Human Element in Quantitative Investing at Renaissance Technologies
14:56 The Role of Data in Quantitative Investing at Renaissance Technologies
19:09 The Current State of Quantitative Investing
19:23 A Definition of Quants from Billions
22:26 Is AI the Future of Quantitative Investing or just a Variation
29:41 Beyond Investing The Importance of Systematizing Decision-Making
37:11 Conclusion: An Amazing Book for Everyone Interested in Quant, But Also Extraordinary Human Achievements