Exceptional or Gifted Software graduates-Java/.Net

My client are looking for software graduates with a particular type of vision,  those who in the time are going to help shape the company's future.  People who are technically gifted, curious and keen to know the future is before it happens. Aware of real world trends; the new, the mega and interesting and have a very good idea of the effects thereof. People who have the technical capability to make the future they imagine - real.

(Please read the above paragraph again, it's not a marketing blurb).

For this person, you get

• Funky creative development work - from blue sky to production
• Passionate, innovative team atmosphere
• Absolutely stunning almost futuristic, silicon valley work environment
• Excellent pay, flexible hours and work conditions...and more

What is the client looking for in skill set;