Scientific Approach to Finance -- What Two Sigma Actually Does and Why It Matters

Two Sigma is not a typical hedge fund -- it is a technology company that applies scientific rigor to financial services. This module breaks down their $70B+ AUM business, their five business units, how two-thirds of employees work in R&D, and why 56% of the workforce comes from non-financial backgrounds. Understanding this scientific identity is essential for answering "Why Two Sigma?" with genuine substance.