Episode 39 - Ann Bridges: The Mining Industry, where we have been, how we got here and where we are going.

Janet talks to Ann about the Mining industry, where we have been, how we got here and where we are going.

Silicon Valley author Ann Bridges is a native of Chicago and graduate of Stanford University. Settling in San Jose, she embarked on a challenging career spanning operations, finance, and marketing executive positions in the exploding convergence of the technology, communications, and entertainment industries. Years of intimate business experience earned in the diverse world of Silicon Valley form the foundation of Ann Bridges’ addictive, intelligent writing of acclaimed fiction and non-fiction in a style that appeals to both genders.

Ann Bridges is a featured speaker at leading business conferences and universities, talking about the impact of technology worldwide and the emerging role of China. She is also a frequent guest on nationally syndicated radio shows sharing insights on today’s Silicon Valley and the issues affecting consumers, investors, and writers. A fervent believer in mentoring the next generation, she is a sought-after editor for emerging independent authors, having co-produced over a dozen new books with more on the way. She has recently joined ranks with creative organization Taliesin Nexus and think-tank Heartland Institute to promote freedom of ideas and marketplaces.