Most Disney Channel fans know Bridgit Mendler, but the former TV and pop star has quietly traded Hollywood for an entirely different orbit. The Washington, D.C. native is now the CEO and co-founder of a space communications startup, according to her LinkedIn profile—a career pivot that has surprised many longtime fans.
While the shift may seem sudden, Bridgit has been building toward this moment for years. In the late 2010s, she balanced acting and music with higher education, earning degrees from USC and MIT and laying the groundwork for her transition into tech and entrepreneurship. Today, she’s focused on innovation, leadership, and family life—proving her success story has been decades in the making.
Keep reading to learn everything about Bridgit, from her work to her family life.
The other news I wanted to share is I’m a mama to a sweet 4yo boy. Started fostering in 2021 adopted near Christmas of 2022. I’m so lucky — being a parent is the biggest gift and most defining experience there is
that’s my news for now folks 💛 pic.twitter.com/o8gU4gtHso
— Bridgit Mendler (@bridgitmendler) February 20, 2024
Bridgit is known for her television roles on several Disney Channel sitcoms. She gained recognition for playing Justin’s vampire girlfriend, Juliet, in Wizards of Waverly Place, and she landed the role of Olivia in Lemonade Mouth. Toward the end of her Disney stint, Bridgit starred in a main role on Good Luck Charlie as the character Teddy.
In between her film and TV gigs with the studio, Bridgit signed with Hollywood Records to release her first studio album, Hello My Name Is… followed by her second album, Nemesis.
Eventually, Bridgit broke away from the popular children’s network and landed roles in other shows such as Nashville, Undateable and Merry Happy Whatever.
While maintaining her film career, Bridgit attended the University of Southern California, graduating in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology.
