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Adafruit was founded in 2005 by MIT engineer, Limor "Ladyada" Fried. Her goal was to create the best place online for learning electronics and making the best designed products for makers of all ages and skill levels. Adafruit has grown to over 50 employees in the heart of NYC with a 15,000+ sq ft. factory. Adafruit has expanded offerings to include tools, equipment and electronics that Limor personally selects, tests and approves before going in to the Adafruit store. Limor was the first female engineer on the cover of WIRED magazine and was recently awarded Entrepreneur magazine's Entrepreneur of the year. In 2014 Adafruit was ranked #11 in the top 20 USA manufacturing companies and #1 in New York City by Inc. 5000 "fastest growing private companies". For all press inquires, click here.
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- Ladyada - Young Global Leader
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- New York Times Business Daily
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- MIT - Meet the maker
- IEEE Profile: Limor Fried
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- Entrepeneur 100 Brilliant Companies
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- EFF Pioneer Award
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- WIRED Issue 16.11
- Forbes (Mintyboost)
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