This paper intends to verify the impact of geographical proximity on the processes of knowledge acquisition and exploitation by high-tech start-ups considering at the same time the role of both the social and cognitive dimensions of proximity. Our basic assumption is that proximity means a lot...

This paper analyzes the development of strong and weak ties of social capital between a start-up and its main customers and its impact on the growth of the start-up's economic and innovative task performance outcomes. Results confirm that there are different configurations of social capital able...