re:publica 2014

Tom (41) is a bestselling novelist and business columnist. He publishes thrillers and mystery novels - his latest novel "Drohnenland" (Drone Country) is a sci-fi thriller about mass surveillance. Tom's latest non-fiction project, together with Konrad Lischka, is the coffee table book "Drachenväter" (Dragonfathers), a detailed history of role playing games and their impact on contemporary culture.

Tom holds degrees in political science and economics from Duisburg University. Before going freelance, he worked as a reporter, correspondent and desk editor for Spiegel Online, Business Punk, Financial Times Deutschland and others.