Simon Sokol is a pre-seed and seed investor at Relay Ventures who focuses specifically on the intersection of culture and technology, investing in sports, gaming, entertainment, creator economy, and wellness companies rather than taking a generalist approach. His background includes cross-border M&A experience with major Canadian institutions like CPPIB and Brookfield before moving into venture capital, giving him uncommon exposure to complex international transactions for an early-stage investor. Simon Sokol is a pre-seed and seed investor at Relay Ventures who focuses specifically on the intersection of culture and technology, investing in sports, gaming, entertainment, creator economy, and wellness companies rather than taking a generalist approach. His background includes cross-border M&A experience with major Canadian institutions like CPPIB and Brookfield before moving into venture capital, giving him uncommon exposure to complex international transactions for an early-stage investor.