complexity vs usability

I’ve gotten some feedback from a few people I’ve talked with that my solution is too complicated.  I take issue with this attitude, mostly because I see the greatest value in taking something that is complicated and making it easier for regular people to get into.  I wonder if Steve Jobs ever had this problem? Does anyone think that the iPhone is simple? or is it just simple to use? I’m a bit flabbergasted that most people are looking for fast, easy solutions that will make a quick million. I want to build a masterpiece, something of such quality and resilience that no one can deny it’s value to society, plus make a slow billion.   I want people to see that what I’m proposing is complicated, but that it will be addictive, easy to use, and profitable.  This is the vision I’m shaping, it isn’t small or quick, it even intimidates me sometimes.  My technical background says it’s completely possible, but to make it good will take more than my meager skills.

I understand that without a prototype it’s a hard sell.  I am working on minimum viable product designs, which I’m scaling down from my more advanced ideas.  The ability to design something complicated that works is what I’m shooting for. I’m not saying I’ll get it right on the first try, but that my focus is to tackle the complexity head on.  What’s your take on complication? If it is simple to use does that mean it should be simple to develop too?

Thanks for reading!