What's a word for someone who pushes boundaries? [closed]

What's a word for someone who pushes boundaries and things forward that is positive in connotation?

Solution 1:

Consider:

push the envelope: exceed the limits of what is normally done, be innovative, as in They are pushing the envelope in using only new fabrics for winter clothing.

(The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms)

By extension, I think you can use envelope pusher.

In addition, you can try:

pioneer: one who opens up new areas of thought, research, or development

(AHD)

pathfinder: someone who discovers and tries new ways of doing things

(Macmillan English Dictionary)

Solution 2:

Innovator

Someone who keeps introducing new ideas and things

Initiator

Someone who sets everything in motion by introducing new ideas

Pacesetter

Someone who takes it upon himself to push things forward when no one else will

And, to a lesser extent:

Frondeur

A mild type of rebel

Solution 3:

Consider Transcender

Wiktionary: Transcender defines a person who transcends.

Transcend means to pass beyond limits.