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DAUNTLESSLY DRIVEN ASHOK MANOR, ENTREPRENEUR Young, bold and talented, Ashok Manor is a second generation entrepreneur with a powerful foresight and inner strength. Progressing fearlessly and driven staunchly, he is a paradigm of the belief that young people are the pillars of a newer, better tomorrow.
From thriving steadfast in the real-estate business with his famed brand Ruby Builders, to owning a sport franchise, Ashok is the ideal, young entrepreneur one can dream to become. Chiseling new business ideas with careful detail and sustaining their current growth, he is among those who add great value to Chennai. Read on as Brew writes about one of city’s most important entrepreneurial figures. Tell us about yourself and as to what drives you as an entrepreneur? That one thing that makes you jump out of bed every morning. I am a second generation entrepreneur. The business was set up from scratch by my father Mr.Manoharan. I joined him in our business of real estate and construction after finishing my graduation in architecture which truly is my passion. What drives me the most in being an entrepreneur is the opportunities we get everyday to make people happy through the homes we build. The category we are in is such. In our country, nothing gets more special to an individual more than their own home. It is their most prized possession and asset. We at Ruby strive to give our best to give our customers happy homes. You have recently ventured into the sports sector, tell us a about the league. How does it feel to own a team? I have always wanted to diversify and get into entertainment and sport. Again this is something that excites and drives me. We have recently acquired a team in the TNPL and it is called ‘Ruby Kanchi Warriors.’ We have signed Brett Lee as our mentor and coach. It is a completely new thing for me to be a sports franchise owner, but I’m a quick learner. So I’m definitely excited for the first season of the league. Do you like Chennai? If so, what does the city mean to you? I am very much a Chennai boy! I was born here, went to school and college here. My business is also based and established here. I love this city and truly cannot think of living anywhere else.
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