A new ecosystem is often catalyzed by a particular kind of kooky visionary and becomes a scenius.

A true ecosystem and scenius escapes its founder and grows to be bigger than the catalyst.

The visionary should be bold, eccentric, and oddly charismatic.

Perhaps a bit ascetic, motivated by more than just money.

Everyone who hears them should think at least they aren't actively controversial.

The worst anyone should think is they're kooky and mis-guided, never dangerous.

Often the most game-changing ideas are clever combinations of the most ordinary pieces.

Tim Berners-Lee is a great example of the archetype.