Bridgit Mendler Shifts from Disney Star to Space Startup CEO

The actress and singer co-founds Northwood Space, securing $6.3 million in funding and aiming to revolutionize satellite communication.

Bridgit Mendler, former Disney Channel star, has transitioned to CEO of Northwood Space, a company focusing on creating a data highway between Earth and space.
Northwood Space, co-founded with her husband Griffin Cleverly and Shaura Luthra, has raised $6.3 million in venture capital from notable investors including Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz.
The company aims to mass-produce ground stations for satellite communication, with plans to make its first connection with space by the end of the year.
Mendler has a diverse educational background, including degrees from USC, MIT, and Harvard Law School, and recently completed a PhD focused on technology and social media.
In addition to her professional achievements, Mendler announced the adoption of a 4-year-old boy, sharing that being a parent is the biggest gift and most defining experience.