Yes, these people exist in the population. I'm inclined in most instances, this included, to "bet the field" when such an intelligence is claimed to be presented. I find it more likely that she is an "idea person" than a modern Farnsworth simply because the former is only about 10,000x more likely (perhaps 1,000x more likely if you get all Bayesian on me).

But fortunately for all of us my opinion, and that of the person you responded to, are irrelevant and only good for intellectual quibbling. We'll see what becomes of this company and CEO.