James Harris Simons

James Harris Simons is an American mathematician, hedge fund manager, and philanthropist, best known for founding Renaissance Technologies, a highly successful quantitative hedge fund. His background in mathematics and statistics allowed him to develop complex algorithms to analyze financial markets, leading to impressive returns on investments. Simons served as a decorated codebreaker in the Vietnam War and later taught mathematics at Stony Brook University. He is recognized for his contributions to both finance and philanthropy, particularly in education and research, amassing a significant fortune while promoting the use of scientific methods in trading.