Passionate minds behind EnKoat

Meet our Team

Dr. Matthew Aguayo

Co-Founder and CEO

Dr. Aashay Arora

Co-Founder and CTO

Dr. Tam Nguyen

Materials Innovation Scientist

Dr. N. Neithalath

Chief Science Officer

Glenn Milum

Territory Manager


Tyler Fagan

Sales Director


Why choose Us?

Smart. Durable. Efficient. Proven.

Patented Dual-Layer Protection - Our IntelliKoat™ system combines ActivTherm™ (thermal barrier basecoat) and DuraFlect™ (weather resilient topcoat) for year-round performance.

Proven Results - Up to 30% energy savings and 10-20+ years of roof life extension, validated by the U.S. DOE’s National Renewable Energy Lab.

Science-Driven - Developed by PhD scientists with over a decade of experience in advanced materials and building science.

Driven by Purpose. Powered by Innovation.

Driven by Purpose. Powered by Innovation.

Our Mission

To revolutionize building materials with patented, sustainable coatings that deliver measurable energy savings, unmatched durability, and climate resilience.

Our Vision

To set the global standard for intelligent building surfaces, creating a world where every structure is energy-efficient, weather-ready, and built to last.

About Us

Reimagining Building Surfaces with Science and Purpose

Reimagining Building Surfaces with Science and Purpose

Founded by materials scientists and backed by U.S. DOE validation, EnKoat develops patented coating systems that cut energy use, extend roof life, and protect against extreme weather.

Driven by Purpose. Powered by Innovation.

Our Mission

To revolutionize building materials with patented, sustainable coatings that deliver measurable energy savings, unmatched durability, and climate resilience.

Driven by Purpose. Powered by Innovation.

Driven by Purpose. Powered by Innovation.

Our Vision

To set the global standard for intelligent building surfaces, creating a world where every structure is energy-efficient, weather-ready, and built to last.

Our Mission

To revolutionize building materials through smart, sustainable, and energy-efficient coating technologies.

Our Vision

To lead the future of eco-conscious construction with intelligent coatings that transform the way the world insulates and protects its spaces.

Why Choose Us?

Smart.Durable.
Efficient.Proven.

Patented Dual-Layer Protection - Our IntelliKoat™ system combines ActivTherm™ (thermal barrier basecoat) and DuraFlect™ (weather resilient topcoat) for year-round performance.

Proven Results - Up to 30% energy savings and 10-20+ years of roof life extension, validated by the U.S. DOE’s National Renewable Energy Lab.

Science-Driven - Developed by PhD scientists with over a decade of experience in advanced materials and building science.

Passionate minds behind EnKoat

Meet Our Team

Behind every layer of EnKoat is a team driven by purpose, expertise, and a vision for a smarter built world.

Dr. Matthew Aguayo

Co-Founder and CEO

Dr. Aashay Arora

Co-Founder and CTO

Dr. N. Neithalath

Chief Science Officer

Dr. Tam Nguyen

Materials Innovation Scientist

Tyler Fagan

Sales Director

Glenn Milum

Territory Manager

Dr. N. Neithalath

Chief Science Officer

Glenn Milum

Territory Manager

Tyler Fagan

Sales Director

Our Journey

Our Journey

From lab innovation to real-world impact.

From lab innovation to real-world impact.

What began as a research breakthrough is now transforming buildings with smarter, sustainable coatings.

What began as a research breakthrough is now transforming buildings with smarter, sustainable coatings.

01
01

EnKoat’s founders, Dr. Aashay Arora and Dr. Matthew Aguayo, began materials science research at ASU focused on addressing extreme heat through advanced coatings, and filed a patent on EnKoat’s core technology.

Proof in the Lab

2017–2018 | Origins of Innovation
02

EnKoat officially launched to transform advanced materials research into commercial energy-efficient solutions. Founders began developing IntelliKoat™, a dual-layer thermal and weather barrier system.

EnKoat Founded

2018 | Company Formation
03

Selected for the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program. Conducted 100+ customer discovery interviews in 7 weeks to refine product-market fit. Real world testing conducted on the first roof with IntelliKoat showing 30% reduction in cooling energy consumption.

NSF I-Corps and Early Validation

2019 | First Breakthroughs
08

EnKoat has secured distribution with several of the largest roofing distributors in the nation and tremendously increased its manufacturing capacity to service several key states. Partnered with SRP and ASU on a high-profile joint project covered in several media outlets.

National Expansion, Partnerships and Road Ahead

2024 – 2025 | Scaling Impact
05

IntelliKoat underwent rigorous testing at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).Results showed up to 7x improved thermal performance over standard reflective coatings.

National Lab Testing

2020 - 2022 | Third-party validation
06

Secured distribution through Elite Roofing Supply, now Gulf Eagle Supply. Completed first large-scale commercial pilots including an airplane hangar and a data center.

Strategic Distribution and Partnerships

2023 - 2024 | Market Entry
07

Named as one of the most innovative companies in Arizona, and founders are invited as speakers and panelists at national innovation events. EnKoat continues to scale across Arizona and Texas commercial roofing markets.

Awards and Expanding Market

2024 | Recognition and Growth
04

EnKoat won several clean-tech startup competitions and got awarded the prestigious NSF SBIR grant to further develop the IntelliKoat™ system to increase its market readiness.

Initial Funding and Recognition

2019 – 2021 | Early Recognition
2017–2018 | Origins of Innovation

Proof in the Lab

EnKoat’s founders, Dr. Aashay Arora and Dr. Matthew Aguayo, began materials science research at ASU focused on addressing extreme heat through advanced coatings, and filed a patent on EnKoat’s core technology.

2018 | Company Formation

EnKoat Founded

EnKoat officially launched to transform advanced materials research into commercial energy-efficient solutions. Founders began developing IntelliKoat™, a dual-layer thermal and weather barrier system.

02
03
2019 | First Breakthroughs

NSF I-Corps and Early Validation

Selected for the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program. Conducted 100+ customer discovery interviews in 7 weeks to refine product-market fit. Real world testing conducted on the first roof with IntelliKoat showing 30% reduction in cooling energy consumption.

2019 – 2021 | Early Recognition

Initial Funding and Recognition

EnKoat won several clean-tech startup competitions and got awarded the prestigious NSF SBIR grant to further develop the IntelliKoat™ system to increase its market readiness.

04
05
2020 - 2022 | Third-party validation

National Lab Testing

IntelliKoatunderwent rigorous testing at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).Results showed up to 7x improved thermal performance over standard reflective coatings.

2023 - 2024 | Market Entry

Strategic Distribution and Partnerships

Secured distribution through Elite Roofing Supply, now Gulf Eagle Supply. Completed first large-scale commercial pilots including an airplane hangar and a data center.

06
07
2024 | Recognition and Growth

Awards and Expanding Market

Named as one of the most innovative companies in Arizona, and
founders are invited as speakers and panelists at national innovation events. EnKoat continues to scale across Arizona and Texas commercial roofing markets.

2024 – 2025 | Scaling Impact

National Expansion, Partnerships and Road Ahead

EnKoat has secured distribution with several of the largest roofing distributors in the nation and tremendously increased its manufacturing capacity to service several key states. Partnered with SRP and ASU on a high-profile joint project covered in several media outlets.

08

About Us

Reimagining Building Surfaces with Science and Purpose

Founded by materials scientists and backed by U.S. DOE validation, EnKoat develops patented coating systems that cut energy use, extend roof life, and protect against extreme weather.

Ready for a Smarter, Longer-Lasting Roof?

Get Your IntelliQuote today!

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Buildings Protected

Nationwide

Ready for a Smarter, Longer-Lasting Roof?

Get Your IntelliQuote today!

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Buildings Protected

Nationwide

Ready for a Smarter, Longer-Lasting Roof?

Get Your IntelliQuote today!

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Buildings

Protected

Nationwide

Ready for a Smarter, Longer-Lasting Roof?

Get Your IntelliQuote today!

0+

Buildings

Protected

Nationwide

Our Journey

From lab innovation to real-world impact.

What began as a research breakthrough is now transforming buildings with smarter, sustainable coatings.

01

EnKoat’s founders, Dr. Aashay Arora and Dr. Matthew Aguayo, began materials science research at ASU focused on addressing extreme heat through advanced coatings, and filed a patent on EnKoat’s core technology.

Proof in the Lab

2017–2018 | Origins of Innovation
02

EnKoat officially launched to transform advanced materials research into commercial energy-efficient solutions. Founders began developing IntelliKoat™, a dual-layer thermal and weather barrier system.

EnKoat Founded

2018 | Company Formation
03

Selected for the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program. Conducted 100+ customer discovery interviews in 7 weeks to refine product-market fit. Real world testing conducted on the first roof with IntelliKoat showing 30% reduction in cooling energy consumption.

NSF I-Corps and Early Validation

2019 | First Breakthroughs
08

EnKoat has secured distribution with several of the largest roofing distributors in the nation and tremendously increased its manufacturing capacity to service several key states. Partnered with SRP and ASU on a high-profile joint project covered in several media outlets.

National Expansion, Partnerships and Road Ahead

2024 – 2025 | Scaling Impact
05

IntelliKoat underwent rigorous testing at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).Results showed up to 7x improved thermal performance over standard reflective coatings.

National Lab Testing

2020 - 2022 | Third-party validation
06

Secured distribution through Elite Roofing Supply, now Gulf Eagle Supply. Completed first large-scale commercial pilots including an airplane hangar and a data center.

Strategic Distribution and Partnerships

2023 - 2024 | Market Entry
07

Named as one of the most innovative companies in Arizona, and founders are invited as speakers and panelists at national innovation events. EnKoat continues to scale across Arizona and Texas commercial roofing markets.

Awards and Expanding Market

2024 | Recognition and Growth
04

EnKoat won several clean-tech startup competitions and got awarded the prestigious NSF SBIR grant to further develop the IntelliKoat™ system to increase its market readiness.

Initial Funding and Recognition

2019 – 2021 | Early Recognition
01
2017–2018 | Origins of Innovation

Proof in the Lab

EnKoat’s founders, Dr. Aashay Arora and Dr. Matthew Aguayo, began materials science research at ASU focused on addressing extreme heat through advanced coatings, and filed a patent on EnKoat’s core technology.

2018 | Company Formation

EnKoat Founded

EnKoat officially launched to transform advanced materials research into commercial energy-efficient solutions. Founders began developing IntelliKoat™, a dual-layer thermal and weather barrier system.

02
03
2019 | First Breakthroughs

NSF I-Corps and Early Validation

Selected for the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program. Conducted 100+ customer discovery interviews in 7 weeks to refine product-market fit. Real world testing conducted on the first roof with IntelliKoat showing 30% reduction in cooling energy consumption.

2019 – 2021 | Early Recognition

Initial Funding and Recognition

EnKoat won several clean-tech startup competitions and got awarded the prestigious NSF SBIR grant to further develop the IntelliKoat™ system to increase its market readiness.

04
05
2020 - 2022 | Third-party validation

National Lab Testing

IntelliKoatunderwent rigorous testing at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).Results showed up to 7x improved thermal performance over standard reflective coatings.

2023 - 2024 | Market Entry

Strategic Distribution and Partnerships

Secured distribution through Elite Roofing Supply, now Gulf Eagle Supply. Completed first large-scale commercial pilots including an airplane hangar and a data center.

06
07
2024 | Recognition and Growth

Awards and Expanding Market

Named as one of the most innovative companies in Arizona, and
founders are invited as speakers and panelists at national innovation events. EnKoat continues to scale across Arizona and Texas commercial roofing markets.

2024 – 2025 | Scaling Impact

National Expansion, Partnerships and Road Ahead

EnKoat has secured distribution with several of the largest roofing distributors in the nation and tremendously increased its manufacturing capacity to service several key states. Partnered with SRP and ASU on a high-profile joint project covered in several media outlets.

08