Adafruit is an online educational platform for learning electronics and making well-designed products.
Industries ElectronicsHardwareSoftwareDiversity Spotlight (US Headquarters Only) Women FoundedHeadquarters Regions Greater New York Area, East Coast, Northeastern US Founded Date Feb 12, 2005 Founders Limor Fried Operating Status Active
Company Type For Profit
Contact Email support@adafruit.com Phone Number 16462487822
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 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.