The label "scanner" seems kind of derogatory to me. From the perspective of a startup I would want one on the team only if they were a true generalist. The real

The label "scanner" seems kind of derogatory to me. From the perspective of a startup I would want one on the team only if they were a true generalist. The real problem is finding individuals who understand they like to explore different areas but have enough passion to focus long enough on something to learn it reasonably. I guess the best term is a renaissance man or polymath.