Thomas Dunne

Thomas Dunne is the Founder, CEO, and President of STQRY, a digital storytelling platform that provides tools for creating tours and audio guides. He has been leading the company since its inception in 2006, originally under the name OnCell, which was rebranded to STQRY in 2020. The platform aims to enhance visitor experiences at various destinations by offering immersive audio and mobile applications for storytelling.124

Professional Background

• STQRY (formerly OnCell): Dunne founded OnCell in October 2006 and transitioned to STQRY in July 2020. Under his leadership, the company has grown to serve thousands of destinations globally, focusing on self-guided tours and educational accessibility.12
• VoicePort: Before STQRY, he was the Founder and VP of Sales at VoicePort from February 2002 to October 2006.3
• Sutherland Global Services: He worked as a Business Development Manager from July 2000 to January 2002.1
• Great American Opportunities: Dunne served as a Fundraising Sales Consultant from October 1994 to July 2000.1
• Group Long Distance of North Florida: He founded this company and served as its President from September 1990 to October 1994.1

Education

Dunne holds an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Florida (1985-1989) and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Economics from the University of North Florida (1990-1994) .13

Personal Insights

Dunne's entrepreneurial journey began early, launching several businesses during high school and college. He emphasizes the importance of persistence, adaptability, and building genuine connections in business. His passion for enhancing educational accessibility stems from his own experiences with learning challenges, which inspired the development of audio tours that cater to diverse learning styles.46 Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with his large family, which includes eight children.45

Current Focus

Under Dunne's leadership, STQRY is positioned as a leader in the tourism technology space, continuously evolving its offerings to meet market demands and enhance user experiences through innovative digital solutions.24