Jim Simons: Life and Philanthropy

Simons Foundation co-founder Jim Simons — an award-winning mathematician and widely regarded as the father of modern quantitative investing — led an extraordinary life, championing new ideas and ways of thinking as a mathematician, an investor and a philanthropist. On May 10, 2024, Simons died at the age of 86, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy. Jim Simons: Life and Philanthropy chronicles his contributions and careers: his early fascination with mathematics, his time as a code breaker, his mathematical collaborations with Shiing-Shen Chern, the founding of the most successful hedge fund in history, Renaissance Technologies, and his numerous philanthropic endeavors. For more information, please visit: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/abou...