Ganoes was born on his family's cargo freighter while on route to the Corellia System from the Coruscant System. His family was a group of traders, going from planet to planet all across the galaxy, trading and selling their goods, making it a very profitable business. For the first 16 years of his life, Ganoes spent his time watching his father closely, learning the skills, duties, and activities his father and family performed as traders. All he learned from watching his family over the years would serve him well later in his life.