Limor Fried

Limor Fried, a prominent figure in the electronics and engineering industry, is the founder of Adafruit Industries, established in 2005 post her graduation from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Adafruit, under Fried's leadership, has evolved into a premier online platform focusing on educating individuals about electronics and providing excellently crafted products suitable for makers of varying expertise and age groups.

With a workforce exceeding 100 employees located in the bustling city of New York, Adafruit boasts a sizable 50,000+ square feet factory. Fried's meticulous approach is evident as she personally curates, tests, and greenlights tools, equipment, and electronics before they are introduced into the Adafruit store.

Fried's groundbreaking work has been acknowledged by several notable accolades. She made history as the first female engineer to grace the cover of WIRED magazine and was honored as Entrepreneur magazine's Entrepreneur of the year. Moreover, she featured on the cover of Make: Vol. 57 and played a pivotal role as a founding member of the NYC Industrial Business Advisory Council.

Adafruit's exceptional growth is evidenced by its ranking as the 11th among the top 20 USA manufacturing companies and holding the top position in New York City as per Inc. 5000 'fastest growing private companies'. Additionally, Adafruit's impact was recognized in Google's Economic Impact Report.

Noteworthy distinctions continued to adorn Fried's career as she was named a WHITEHOUSE CHAMPION OF CHANGE in 2016, showcasing her commitment to innovation and leadership in the industry. It is essential to highlight that Adafruit is a 100% woman-owned entity, symbolizing Fried's pioneering role as a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated sector.