LinkedIn definitely has its good and not so good parts, but overall it's an excellent tool for startups. It's great for business development, seeking out strat

LinkedIn definitely has its good and not so good parts, but overall it's an excellent tool for startups. It's great for business development, seeking out strategic partnerships, and reaching out to other professionals in your industry. It's also a great reality check for web startups with little experience in their specific verticals; you can almost instantly communicate with experienced professionals to measure demand, get feedback and even new customers. There's nothing out there that can match it for now. Also, where else can you find so many "Social Media Marketing Experts" in one place ;).