Former Disney Star Bridgit Mendler Launches Space Startup

Bridgit Mendler transitions from acting to CEO of Northwood Space, aiming to revolutionize satellite communication.

Bridgit Mendler, former Disney Channel star, launches Northwood Space, aiming to create a 'data highway between Earth and space'.
Northwood Space, co-founded with Griffin Cleverly and Shaurya Luthra, focuses on mass-producing ground stations for satellite communication.
The startup has secured $6.3 million in funding from high-profile investors including Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz.
Mendler's venture into the space industry was inspired by her studies at MIT and Harvard Law, and her time at the FCC's Space Bureau.
Mendler also shares personal news of adopting a 4-year-old boy, emphasizing the importance of family alongside her professional achievements.