He received his doctorate in strategic management from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, and he was a visiting researcher at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and a postdoctoral researcher at the Stern School of Business, New York University. His research interests include strategic decision making, knowledge/technology transfer, social networks, and social capital. His work has appeared in the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Business Research, Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of Small Business Management, MIT Sloan Management Review, Organization Science, R&D Management, and Strategic Organization. Dr. Walter currently serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Management. Publications: Kellermanns, F. W., Walter, J., Crook, T. R., Kemmerer, B., &