Many people come up with powerful ideas—the kind with the potential to change the world. It’s a rare few, however, who see inspiration through to completion. One 20-year-old genius builder, rocket scientist, and aspiring astronaut from Transylvania, Raul Oaida, has been gifted with more than an uncanny ability to construct steam engines from bicycle pumps, send Lego space shuttles into orbit, construct effective—albeit dangerous—jet engines for bicycles, and harness the power of his Intel processor to create a life-sized, air-powered car, comprised of 500,000-plus Lego bricks. He was born with the willingness to see things through. "I used to smash my toys apart to get to the light bulbs and motors,” says Oaida—the charming (and hilarious) son of a maid and a carpenter. "I’ve always loved to try stuff and see what’s inside of things. In sixth grade I had a really successful online gaming company. I've built seven working steam engines—though I didn’t have many tools available so I used wire hangers and a hammer. I've always spent all my Christmas and Easter money on engine parts instead of clothes, which really confused my parents. I’m probably the strangest human being who has ever walked the streets of my Transylvanian town.” Strange is a relative term. To Intel and members of the technology world, Oaida is a phenomenon; the kind of enthusiastic, boundary-eschewing thinker who can indeed change the world. Using a laptop powered by an Intel i7 processor—which he selected for its great reviews and ability to install powerful, dynamic software—Oaida has been able to do everything from explore the intricacies of rocket engines to simulate the load distribution of his now-famous, air-powered Lego car. "Intel is probably one of the most important companies in technology I can think of,” he says "Not just because it was one of the establishing forces in Silicon Valley but because it has made technology so much more democratic, and lets people like me—just one guy in a small Transylvanian town—do some really creative things.” Oaida’s Intel-powered tablet has provided him with more than metrics. He is able to connect with others who speak his language through social media, making him feel a part of something larger rather than an odd man out. "I'll admit, it’s been awkward trying to do all this by myself,” he says. "I think one of the things I need most a mentor—ideally a Silicon Valley hotshot who’s going to say, ‘Alright, I'm invested in you as a person. I’m going to help you get a visa, mentor the crap out of you, and give you advice.’” Fortunately for Oaida, he’s already been connecting with influential friends online, including Australian marketing powerhouse Steve Sammartino, who has provided real-time counsel, tablet-to-tablet, and funded a number of Oaida’s projects. Oaida is now itching to make a move to the United States and immerse himself in the Silicon Valley community. He’s also got a big, hush-hush idea germinating that could very well change the way goods are distributed, and is considering a Kickstarter campaign to get a startup off the ground. It’s just the latest inspired notion from an incredible, Intel-powered young mind—one we'll be following closely from here on out.