Bridgit Mendler: From Disney Star to Startup CEO and Secretly Adopting Mom

Former Disney star Bridgit Mendler, accidentally marked a box for anthropology on her college application, leading her to pursue a career in space technology. She is now the CEO of Northwood Space, a startup focused on mass-producing ground stations for space satellites. The company has received $6.3 million in initial funding and has attracted talent from prominent aerospace companies. Mendler's educational background in anthropology and technology, including a master's degree from MIT and a JD from Harvard Law School, has prepared her for this unexpected career shift.