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Northwood Space's Bridgit Mendler on the next chapter for space startups

Bridgit Mendler—a Harvard and MIT grad who cofounded Northwood in 2022—draws attention for her childhood as a Disney Channel star. But she’s chasing one of the most granular (and most vital) space economy problems.

Ex-Disney star Bridgit Mendler reveals she was rejected hundreds of times by Hollywood—but it primed her for her current job as a space start-up CEO

Ex-Disney star Bridgit Mendler reveals she was rejected hundreds of times by Hollywood—but it primed her for her current job as a space start-up CEO

Bridgit Mendler says her success is fueled by a “very high tolerance for risk”—thanks, in part, to her experience as a Disney Channel star.

The space economy's next frontier is in ground infrastructure, Northwood Space CEO says

The space economy's next frontier is in ground infrastructure, Northwood Space CEO says

At Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference, Bridgit Mendler emphasized how massive leaps in launch capacity and spacecraft manufacturing are supercharging the space economy.

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Bridgit Mendler Announced As CEO Of Space Startup Northwood

Explore Bridgit Mendler's diverse career journey from Disney Channel to music, academia, and now as the CEO of Northwood Space.

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Bridgit Mendler Becomes CEO And Adopts 4-Year-Old Son

Bridgit Mendler Becomes CEO And Adopts 4-Year-Old Son

Bridgit Mendler adopts a son and becomes CEO of Northwood Space, a space-focused startup, marking major life milestones.

Former Disney TV star Bridgit Mendler co-founds satellite 'data highway' startup

Former Disney TV star Bridgit Mendler co-founds satellite 'data highway' startup

Once known for her beloved roles on Disney Channel, Bridgit Mendler has re-introduced herself as a CEO in the space business game.

Former Disney Star Bridgit Mendler Adopts Child And Launches Startup

Former Disney Star Bridgit Mendler Adopts Child And Launches Startup

Former Disney star Bridgit Mendler adopts a child, becomes CEO of Northwood Space, and pursues advanced degrees in technology and law.

Former Disney Channel Star Bridgit Mendler Announces She's Mom to a 4-Year-Old AND a Space Startup CEO

Former Disney Channel Star Bridgit Mendler Announces She's Mom to a 4-Year-Old AND a Space Startup CEO

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