Former Disney Channel Star Bridgit Mendler Launches Space Startup
While Bridgit Mendler is primarily known for her work in acting and music, she has recently announced that she is starting her own space data startup called, Northwood Space. She has had quite a wild career path! Who else can say that they have starred on a Disney Channel Show, graduated from MIT and Harvard programs, and achieved success as a singer and songwriter with huge hits? Only Bridgit Mendler. Who knows maybe she will be president one day!
Bridgit Mendler is an American actress, singer, and songwriter who rose to prominence through her roles in Disney Channel productions and her music career. Born on December 18, 1992, in Washington, D.C., Mendler began her career in acting at a young age, appearing in various roles in films and television shows. However, she gained widespread recognition for her role as Teddy Duncan in the Disney Channel series “Good Luck Charlie,” which aired from 2010 to 2014.
Aside from her acting career, Mendler is also a talented singer and songwriter. She released her debut studio album, “Hello My Name Is…,” in 2012, which featured the hit single “Ready or Not.” The album received positive reviews and achieved commercial success, peaking at number 30 on the Billboard 200 chart. In addition to her solo music career, Mendler has collaborated with other artists and contributed to various soundtracks. Her song “Somebody” was featured in the Disney Channel Original Movie “Lemonade Mouth,” in which she also starred.
Throughout her career, Bridgit Mendler has continued to evolve as both an actress and a musician, taking on diverse roles and exploring different musical genres. Beyond her work in the entertainment industry, Mendler went on to focus on her education and graduated from the University of Southern California for her undergrad, MIT for her M.S. and Ph. D., and enrolled in Harvard Law School for her Juris Doctor. Now she is the CEO and co-founder of her tech startup, Northwood Space. “Expect the unexpected!” she tweeted, adding that Northwood Space had their “sights on building a data highway between earth and space.”
While she may have first gained fame through Disney Channel projects, Bridgit Mendler has proven herself to be a multifaceted talent with staying power in the entertainment and tech industry. She does it all with her beauty and brains!
