Bridging the gap between technology and business
For over a decade, Dataconomy has been dedicated to making sense of our rapidly changing world—sharing clear, compelling journalism at the intersection of data, technology, finance, and business. Founded in Berlin, an epicenter of digital innovation, we’ve earned our reputation by delivering unbiased analysis that challenges prevailing narratives and sparks informed discussion.
Our independence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of editorial integrity. Free from commercial influence or partisan interests, our coverage is guided solely by a commitment to the facts. We believe that shining a light on emerging technologies, industry trends, and key economic forces is critical in an era defined by digital transformation.
Some say data journalism is too complex or niche, but at Dataconomy, we believe it’s for everyone. It’s our mission to make emerging technologies and their impact clear, accessible, and empowering to all.
Aytun Çelebi, editor-in-chief
What we stand for
Accountability: We dig deep to uncover the real impacts of technology on society, finance, and business—asking the hard questions that matter.
Accessibility: We strive to keep our work open to all, making sure reliable, data-focused insights are available regardless of where you live or what you can afford.
Community: We spotlight diverse voices—from seasoned experts to up-and-coming innovators—to broaden perspectives and encourage constructive debate.
Join us
By following Dataconomy, signing up for our newsletter, or sharing our stories, you help us remain a source of clear-eyed journalism that is bridging the gap between technology and business. Thank you for supporting us through our first decade—and here’s to many more years of bringing data to life and driving the conversations that shape our future.
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Dataconomy team
Elena Poughia – Managing Director
Elena is the Managing Director of Dataconomy Media GmbH and the Founder & Head Curator of Data Natives, Europe’s largest data science conference. She has a multidisciplinary background with studies in Economics and Modern and Contemporary Art from British Universities. She has worked for established galleries and pioneering institutions and co-founded an Art Events Company (2012) and an Independent Art Publication (2014) before moving to work for Dataconomy. She is particularly committed to supporting women by helping them become established in tech professions.
Aytun Çelebi – Editor-in-Chief
Starting with the coding on Commodore 64 in elementary school and moving to web programming in his teenage years, Aytun has been around technology for over 30 years, and he has been a tech journalist for over 20 years now. He worked in many major Turkish outlets (newspapers, magazines, TV channels, and websites) and managed some. Besides journalism, he worked as a copywriter and PR manager for many international brands in agencies. He founded his agency, Linkmedya in 2019 to execute his way of producing content. He is recently interested in AI, automation, and MarTech.
