Bridgit Mendler, 31, is the CEO of Northwood Space, a new satellite start-up. The company has received an investment of almost six million euros.

It aims to mass produce ground stations, which, in reality, are huge antennas that connect to satellites located in the earth's orbit. The former actress and singer is the mother of a four-year-old son. She has taken advantage of her enormous popularity to publicize the space company. She became famous for starring in the television series Good Luck, Charlie!