Definition

A list of people who are waiting to gain access to a product or service that has limited availability. This is common for highly anticipated new technologies.

Why it matters (in Poovi’s context)

A significant barrier to entry for some of the most advanced tools, like Cling, where waitlist numbers can be in the hundreds of thousands or millions.

Key properties or components

  • Limited Access
  • Demand Management
  • Anticipation Building

Contradictions or debates

None.

Sources