At the 2026 LA Times Festival of Books, author Shaun Sterling presented a visionary framework for economic growth centered on what he calls 'Nexus Companies.' During a featured book signing and author interview at the MainSpring Books exhibit on April 18–19, Sterling discussed his book Nexus Companies and a Reimagined US Economy, which examines how emerging business structures could address pressing economic challenges facing the United States and other developed economies.
Sterling introduced the concept of Nexus Companies as organizations designed to function as economic connection points that link workers, businesses, governments, and emerging technologies. The book argues that strengthening these connections can improve efficiency, expand opportunity, support workforce development, and foster sustainable economic growth. Drawing upon his experience across industries including agriculture, real estate, and business consulting, Sterling explores how innovative business models can help address infrastructure investment challenges, workforce skill development, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence.
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 festival, recognized as one of the nation's premier literary gatherings, attracts readers, thought leaders, educators, policymakers, and innovators from diverse backgrounds. Sterling's book was among those generating interest for its practical approach to economic revitalization. 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.
Available on Amazon, Nexus Companies and a Reimagined US Economy offers a blueprint for addressing some of the most critical economic issues of our time. For those interested in hearing directly from Sterling, an author interview is available online, providing deeper insight into his vision for a more connected and resilient economy.
