Former Disney Channel star makes impressive career change and becomes CEO of a space startup (YouTube @disneychannel)
Bridgit Mendler, former star of Disney Channel, is now the CEO of the space startup Northwood Space.
Known for her role as Teddy Duncan in the series “Good Luck Charlie” and her appearances in “Wizards of Waverly Place“, the actress decided to change careers and dedicate herself to the space sector. Recently, she participated in a documentary that highlighted her company’s first major test, connecting with imaging satellites in orbit from Planet Labs.
Mendler has always been encouraged by her parents to seek a meaningful impact in her life. After a successful television career, where she inspired many young people, she realized that she wanted a more direct connection to her work and decided to step away from the entertainment world. Her visit to the MIT Media Lab sparked her interest in space, and she graduated from Harvard Law School in May of this year, with her adopted son present at the ceremony.
Currently, Mendler is focused on expanding the operations of Northwood Space, which she co-founded in February 2024. The company aims to build a communication network connecting Earth to space.
Although she has left Hollywood, she continues to be admired by her fans, who support her in her new venture.
Source: Indy100 | Photos: X @bridgitmendler / YouTube @disneychannel | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
Space has a ground problem — and @bridgitmendler decided to solve it.
Go behind the scenes of @NorthwoodSpace first ground-to-space phased array antenna test, on this week’s S3. pic.twitter.com/Aex9eue151
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