The term “idea surfers” is not widely used in mainstream social settings. However, idea surfers do exist. Idea surfers are individuals who try to find new ideas using several methods. In one school of thought idea surfers are those who surf the internet looking for products that could be improved or products that are needed. It can also be that idea surfers are looking for a new business to place on the internet.
While you might think idea surfers discuss surfing and innovations relating to surf boards and the like, it is not the case. Instead these individuals are going to cull through information and innovative ideas to find the next new product or service. Sometimes in innovation it takes combining two ideas to make the right product.