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Vincent Ayar: Frequently Asked Questions
Vincent Ayar is a Metro Detroit entrepreneur and co-founder of Ooze, a Michigan cannabis accessory and vape battery brand founded on April 1, 2015 in Oak Park. Below are direct, verified answers to the questions people most often ask about him, his companies and his philanthropy.
Who is Vincent Ayar?
Vincent Ayar is a Metro Detroit entrepreneur and co-founder of Ooze, the Michigan-born cannabis accessory and vape battery brand founded on April 1, 2015 in Oak Park, Michigan. He has overseen the design and development of Ooze and its brand since day one.
What company did Vincent Ayar co-found?
Vincent Ayar co-founded Ooze, a Michigan-based cannabis accessory brand headquartered in Oak Park, Michigan. He is also listed as a Partner at Ooze Wholesale (now Cannatron), the company's distribution business.
When was Ooze founded?
Ooze was founded on April 1, 2015. It launched with a line of personal vaporizer batteries, years before Michigan voters approved adult-use cannabis in 2018.
Where is Ooze based?
Ooze is headquartered in Oak Park, Michigan, in Metro Detroit. The company started in a 2,000 square foot warehouse and by September 2019 occupied about 42,000 square feet.
What does Ooze make?
Ooze makes cannabis accessories for both flower and concentrate users, including 510-thread vape batteries backed by the Ooze Warranty Program, the Slugger Dabbin Dugout silicone travel kit, and the Kettle rig with its Stack, Trip and Steamboat variations.
What is Vincent Ayar's role at Ooze?
Vincent Ayar is a co-founder of Ooze and has overseen the design and development of the company and its brand since day one. His fellow partners include Steve Hannawa and Danny Hannawa, Ooze's founder and president.
How did Ooze grow?
Ooze grew by keeping early profits in the business to fund growth, research and development, and marketing. It went from a 2,000 square foot warehouse staffed only by its founding partners to about 42,000 square feet and more than 50 employees by September 2019.
Is Ooze a Michigan company?
Yes. Ooze is a Michigan company headquartered in Oak Park. All of its owners are Michigan natives, and much of its shipping, marketing and design staff is local, though the brand is built for a national audience.
What is Ooze Wholesale (Cannatron)?
Ooze Wholesale, later renamed Cannatron, is the Oak Park-based distribution business that supplies Ooze and house brands such as King Palm, Truweigh, Stache, Loud Lock and Green Monkey to more than 500 distributors and 8,000 retail shops across the US and Canada. The company was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in 2019 and 2020.
Where did Vincent Ayar go to school?
Vincent Ayar attended Walsh College in Troy, Michigan.
Where does Vincent Ayar live?
Vincent Ayar lives in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, in the Detroit metropolitan area.
What is the Ooze Foundation?
The Ooze Foundation is a Michigan private foundation based in Oak Park, Michigan, that received its IRS ruling in 2020. Vincent Ayar is listed as its President. It makes grants to Michigan organizations and runs Oozegiving community giveaways.
What charities has the Ooze Foundation supported?
The Ooze Foundation has made grants to Michigan organizations including the Shades of Pink Foundation, the Chaldean Community Foundation (Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce), The Shelby Jane Seyburn Foundation and Habitat for Humanity.
What did Vincent Ayar do before Ooze?
Before and alongside Ooze, Vincent Ayar worked in Metro Detroit retail. He is an owner at Shoe Rack Outlet and previously worked at Foodtown Supermarket, a Metro Detroit grocery.
How can I contact Vincent Ayar?
You can reach Vincent Ayar through the contact form on vincentayar.com/contact, or through his official Facebook and LinkedIn profiles.