At the 2026 LA Times Festival of Books, held April 18–19 at the University of Southern California campus, VIP Author Shaun Sterling presented a visionary framework for economic growth during a featured book signing and author interview at the MainSpring Books exhibit. Sterling's recently released book, Nexus Companies and a Reimagined US Economy, introduces the concept of 'Nexus Companies'—organizations designed to serve as economic connection points linking workers, businesses, governments, and emerging technologies. The work argues that strengthening these connections can improve efficiency, expand opportunity, support workforce development, and foster sustainable economic growth.
Drawing upon his experience across agriculture, real estate, and business consulting, Sterling explores how innovative business models can address infrastructure investment challenges, workforce skill development, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence. Rather than relying solely on traditional approaches, the text examines how public-private collaboration and evolving organizational structures may create new pathways for economic progress. During his interview, Sterling discussed the importance of improving connections between economic stakeholders and highlighted opportunities to strengthen infrastructure without significantly increasing government debt. He also examined the role emerging technologies could play in shaping the next generation of economic systems while creating new opportunities for workers, businesses, and consumers alike.
Festival attendees gained insight into how the proposed Nexus ecosystem seeks to increase economic dynamism while enhancing worker mobility, improving access to training and education, and encouraging innovation across multiple sectors. The book is available on Amazon, and an author interview can be viewed on YouTube. MainSpring Books, the publishing and marketing company that represented Sterling at the festival, is dedicated to helping authors share their stories with readers worldwide through publishing, promotion, media opportunities, and literary event participation. The festival, recognized as one of the nation's premier literary gatherings, attracts readers, thought leaders, educators, policymakers, and innovators from diverse backgrounds, making it an ideal platform for Sterling's forward-looking economic ideas.
