At Istanbul Innovation Days 2025, Natalia Arjomand of SecondMuse Capital joined a global panel to reflect on how institutions must adapt in a world shaped by complexity. Drawing from our Future Economy Lab work, she shared why real innovation requires shifting power, resourcing learning, and centring care. This post captures key takeaways for funders, policymakers, and ecosystem builders reimagining public institutions.

The Future Economy Lab™ is SecondMuse Capital’s collaborative process for designing financial products that align with both community needs and investor goals. In this blog, Natalia Arjomand shares how FEL™ began, what makes it unique, and why flexibility and trust are key. Plus, reflections for funders and changemakers on redefining how we shape capital.