Alicia Rodriguez

Alicia Chong Rodriguez is the Founder and CEO of Bloomer Tech, a FemTech company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.1 She has been leading the company since its inception in March 2017.1

Education and Background

Alicia holds a strong educational background:

• Bachelor's degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey (2006-2009)1
• Two Master's degrees from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT):
  • Master of Science (MSc) (2015-2017)
  • Another Master's degree (2017-2018)1

Professional Experience

Before founding Bloomer Tech, Alicia gained valuable experience in various roles:

• Field Applications Engineer at Teradyne (2012-2014)
• Electrical/Hardware Engineer at Hewlett-Packard (2014-2015)
• Graduate Studies Program participant at Singularity University (Summer 2015)1

Achievements and Recognition

Alicia has received several honors and awards for her work:

• MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund recipient ($25k grant) in September 2016
• Legatum Fellowship from MIT in 2017
• MIT Graduate Woman of Excellence in 2017
• Named in Medtech Boston's 40 under 40 in 2018
• Included in Inc Magazine's 100 Female Founders list in 20181

Additional Roles and Initiatives

Alongside her work at Bloomer Tech, Alicia is involved in other initiatives:

• Technical Advisor and Creator of MenTe (Mujeres en Tecnologia) at Ideas en Acción since July 2013
• Former Streaming Director for TEDxPuraVidaJoven in Costa Rica (2011-2015)1

Alicia is described as an "incredible entrepreneur" who is mission-driven and possesses the character and commitment required to achieve against all odds.1 Her work at Bloomer Tech focuses on innovative solutions in the medical devices industry, specifically in the FemTech sector.23