About
Our Mission
Tazaldoo is a Berlin-based tech startup that brings social media into the newsroom as a reliable source for reporting. Our tool helps to eliminate the drawbacks of using social media as a source: noise, hoaxes and manipulation.
We combine cutting-edge technology, a global network of social web correspondents and a unique set of interdisciplinary skills to help journalism maintain its relevance in the digital age.
Our Vision
Tazaldoo is the bridge between the world, the web and the newsroom. We make sense of social media — and in doing so, unleash its full potential. By filtering and verifying the sea of voices on the web, we turn social media into the most reliable and comprehensive news source for a networked world.
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Who are we?
Tazaldoo was founded by Arno Dirlam, Frederik Fischer and Torsten Müller in June 2012 and is based in Berlin-Mitte.
We are currently funded by the Ministry of Economics and Technology, mentored by Prof. Freytag from the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and supported by Humboldt Innovation’s spin-off team.
Frederik Fischer
Founder & CEO
Frederik Fischer is responsible for business and product development, finance, human resources and sales. He has five years of professional experience as a staff and freelance journalist for TV, radio, online and print with a thematic focus on digital culture. His references include ARD, ZDF, Arte, 3sat, BR, Deutsche Welle, FTD, Zeit Online, TAZ, tape.tv and Business Punk. Frederik started his career as a HR manager in the public service sector, and holds an Master of Arts in Media Studies from Aarhus University as well as an Master of Arts in Business and Finance Journalism from City University London.
frederik.fischer@tazaldoo.com
Frederik Fischer (Berlin)
@frederikfischer
Frederik Fischer
Frederik Fischer (Berlin)
@frederikfischer
Frederik Fischer
Arno Dirlam
Founder & CTO
Arno Dirlam is responsible for IT production as well as research and development. Being a Ruby on Rails developer and founder since 2006, he previously created web applications and CRM systems for SMEs. Arno holds a Master of Science in Information Systems Management, from Mannheim University and Copenhagen Business School, where he specialized in Organizational Research, Science and Technology Studies, and Innovation Management.
arno.dirlam@tazaldoo.com
Arno Dirlam
@arnodirlam
Arno Dirlam
Arno Dirlam
@arnodirlam
Arno Dirlam
Torsten Müller
Founder & CCO
Torsten Müller leads public relations, marketing and sales. He has three years professional experience as freelance journalist for online and print (including dpa, stern.de, Zeit Online), and as a PR Trainee (agency) in the ICT sector, plus international internships and freelancing in newsrooms, marketing and advertising. Torsten holds a Master of Arts in Media Studies from the Universities of Hamburg and Aarhus.
torsten.mueller@tazaldoo.com
@mundustorsten
Torsten Müller
@mundustorsten
Torsten Müller
Dr. Matthias Bärwolff
Chief Frontend Developer & Junior Communications Officer
Matthias Bärwolff leads all aspects of frontend development and related writing efforts at Tazaldoo. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from TU Berlin and MIT, graduated as an MA International Business Finance (UK) from Bournemouth University, and completed a vocational training as a computer scientist at HU Berlin. Matthias has worked as a developer during the dotcom bubble at the turn of the century, taught and researched in the field of computers and society, and has written a major treatise on the history of the Internet’s end-to-end arguments.
matthias.baerwolff@tazaldoo.com
mbaerwolff
@mbaer
mbaerwolff
@mbaer
Tobias Wagner
Marketing & PR
Since May 2013, Tobias Wagner responsibilities include Social Media Marketing and public relations. Besides executing the marketing campaigns and community management for all relevant social media channels, he writes about online issues and political communication for the company blog. Tobias holds a Master of Arts in Public Communication from the Universities of Gießen and Jena for which he conducted research on the mixture of politics and entertainment in YouTube and Twitter as well as on the phenomenon of WikiLeaks.
tobias.wagner@tazaldoo.com
@tobiaswagner
@tobiaswagner
