An economic system (ecosystem) is a dynamic, interconnected environment where independent partners, platforms, and people — who often operate with mutual distrust — co-create and reimagine value through systems thinking that transcends traditional sector boundaries. Unlike simple integrations focused on point-to-point connections or data exchange, ecosystems enable existing capabilities to be recombined in new ways, unlocking n-sided market innovation.

Fortune will favor those who can turn disconnected assets into shared advantage.