At the 2026 LA Times Festival of Books, held April 18–19 on the University of Southern California campus, VIP Author Shaun Sterling introduced a framework for economic revitalization during a featured book signing and author interview at the MainSpring Books exhibit. Sterling's book, Nexus Companies and a Reimagined US Economy, proposes a new organizational structure designed to address pressing economic challenges facing the United States and other developed economies.
Sterling's concept of 'Nexus Companies' centers on organizations that function as economic connection points, linking workers, businesses, governments, and emerging technologies. By strengthening these connections, Sterling argues, economies can improve efficiency, expand opportunity, support workforce development, and foster sustainable growth. The book draws on Sterling's experience across agriculture, real estate, and business consulting to explore how innovative business models can address infrastructure investment challenges, workforce skill development, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence.
During his interview, Sterling emphasized the importance of improving connections between economic stakeholders and highlighted opportunities to strengthen infrastructure without significantly increasing government debt. He also examined the role of emerging technologies in shaping future economic systems while creating new opportunities for workers, businesses, and consumers. Festival attendees gained insight into how the proposed Nexus ecosystem seeks to increase economic dynamism, enhance worker mobility, improve access to training and education, and encourage innovation across multiple sectors.
The book is available on Amazon, and an author interview is available on YouTube. MainSpring Books, the publishing and marketing company behind the event, connects authors with audiences through publishing, promotion, media opportunities, and literary event participation.
