At the 2026 LA Times Festival of Books, held April 18–19 at the University of Southern California, VIP author Shaun Sterling introduced a visionary economic framework through his book, Nexus Companies and a Reimagined US Economy. The book, featured at the MainSpring Books exhibit, outlines a new business structure—the ‘Nexus Company’—designed to act as economic connection points linking workers, businesses, governments, and emerging technologies. Sterling argues that strengthening these connections can improve efficiency, expand opportunity, support workforce development, and foster sustainable economic growth.
Drawing on his experience across agriculture, real estate, and business consulting, Sterling examines 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 explores how public-private collaboration and evolving organizational structures may create new pathways for economic progress. During a featured 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.
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 is available on YouTube. MainSpring Books, the publisher, is a company dedicated to helping authors share their stories through publishing, promotion, and literary event participation.
