The document discusses the emergence of a new parallel economy where sustainable value is created every day. It notes that we have transitioned from an agricultural to an industrial to a data-driven society. Organizations have also evolved from functional hierarchical structures to more aspirational and meaningful stakeholder-oriented models. The new economy is driven by trends like 3D printing, coworking, knowledge sharing, augmented reality, big data applications, the sharing economy, and transforming human activities into economic value. It suggests new types of jobs and roles that will be important in this new economy centered around facilitating connections, sharing knowledge, and brokering services.