Former Disney Channel star Bridgit Mendler becomes space startup CEO [Video]

Former Disney channel star Bridgit Mendler is having quite the career shift.

The actress, known for roles in “Good Luck Charlie” and “Wizards of Waverly Place,” is now a space-startup CEO.

The new company, called Northwood Space, aims to mass-produce ground stations, which are Earth-based radio stations used for communication with spacecraft or other locations in space.

“Expect the unexpected,” Mendler said on X.

“At Northwood Space, we have our sights on building a data highway between Earth and space. We are designing shared ground infrastructure from first principles to expand access to space,” Mendler said.

The company has received $6.3 million in funding, with the bulk coming from Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz, in addition to other contributions.

Expect the unexpected!

So excited to announce our $6.3M seed led by @foundersfund and @a16z with participation from @CapitalAlso, @LongJourneyVC , @BoxGroup, @humbavc

At @NorthwoodSpace we have our sights on building a data highway between earth and space. We are designing… https://t.co/JwtEuTOTJI

— Bridgit Mendler (@bridgitmendler) February 19, …