# Tom Graunke

> Tom Graunke is a Scottsdale-based entrepreneur and StormWind Studios co-founder, publicly identified as its CEO in funding announcements and executive profiles. He previously founded Mastering Computers and co-founded KnowledgeNet. His work centers on making corporate technology training more engaging through live instruction, video production and interaction. He also invested in Hot Stix Golf through StormWind Ventures and is a 2013 ASU+GSV Venture Award honoree.

- **Role:** Co-founder at StormWind Studios; publicly listed as President & CEO
- **Organizations:** StormWind Studios, Mastering Computers, KnowledgeNet, StormWind Ventures, Hot Stix Golf
- **Education:** Arizona State University
- **Known for:** Founded Mastering Computers and co-founded KnowledgeNet and StormWind., 2013 ASU+GSV Venture Award honoree., Identified as a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year winner in StormWind’s 2014 announcement.

## Career timeline

- **1988** — Became founder and President/CEO of Mastering Computers, according to his executive career listing.
- **2000** — Was CEO of KnowledgeNet, describing online classes with approximately 30 students and two instructors.
- **2006** — Became chairman of the three Hot Stix companies after StormWind Ventures acquired a majority interest.
- **2009** — Co-founded StormWind with Corey Frank.
- **2012** — StormWind announced a $4 million preferred funding round led by GSV Capital; Tim Crown also invested.
- **2013** — Recognized with an ASU+GSV Venture Award; published advice on effective e-learning at MarketingProfs.
- **2014** — StormWind announced a $5 million Series C from GSV Capital.

## Achievements

- Founded Mastering Computers and co-founded KnowledgeNet and StormWind.
- 2013 ASU+GSV Venture Award honoree.
- Identified as a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year winner in StormWind’s 2014 announcement.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Research check: StormWind’s public website offers live and on-demand training, technical ranges and AI learning tools. These are company developments, not a newly announced personal role change.

## Links

- Website: https://stormwindstudios.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomgraunkestormwind

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