Born and raised in Montreal, Manouk grew up playing soccer and aspiring to become a chef. He later developed an interest in investing after competing in a stock market simulation in high school, leading him to study finance at McGill. In his first year at Desautels, he applied to the HIM program, recognizing that it was the perfect opportunity to get hands-on experience managing a real investment fund. Outside of school, Manouk loves discovering new countries, listening to reggaeton, and playing soccer with his friends