Headroom is doing what most early access plays miss. They turned "early access" into a real program, charged a 10K flat fee, and made it feel like an actual investment.

Instead of inviting the usual "try it and let us know what you think" crowd, they're selling one year of full access with hands-on help from the folks who built it. No seat or feature limits, just a fast-track rollout and a clear promise.

If you're rolling out an early access program, don't just open the gates for praise and feedback. Package it, and put a price on real value.