Limor Fried is an American engineer and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Adafruit Industries, a company that designs and manufactures open-source electronics. She is recognized for her contributions to the maker movement and has played a significant role in promoting education in electronics and programming. Fried was the first female engineer to appear on the cover of Wired magazine in 2012, highlighting her influence in the tech community. She has received numerous awards for her work, including the National Design Award from the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, showcasing her impact on innovation and technology.