Martin Webb
| Martin Webb | |
|---|---|
 Martin Webb | |
| Born |
February 5, 1968 United Kingdom |
| Residence | Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Software Programmer, Tech Entrepreneur |
| Known for | TI-99/4A Programming, OutRun (Commodore 64) |
| Children | 5, including Thomas Webb |
Martin Webb (born February 5, 1968) is a British software programmer and tech entrepreneur. He is known for his contributions to the TI-99/4A software library and for his work on the Commodore 64 version of OutRun. Webb has also founded multiple startups and sold his SaaS company to PSG Equity in 2022 for an undisclosed sum.
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Early Life
Martin Webb was born on February 5, 1968, in the United Kingdom. From a young age, Webb showed a keen interest in technology and computing, which later paved the way for his career in software programming.
Career
TI-99/4A Programming
Martin Webb is known for his contributions to the TI-99/4A software library. He programmed several notable titles, including:
- Adventuremania
- Lilo and the Dragons
- Main
- Panic on the Titanic
- Santa and the Goblins
OutRun and the Commodore 64
Webb played a significant role in the 1980s coin-op conversion scene, particularly with his work on the Commodore 64 version of OutRun, a task that brought him considerable recognition in the gaming community.
Later Life and Entrepreneurship
After his early success in programming, Martin Webb transitioned into the tech entrepreneurship space. He founded multiple startups, culminating in the successful sale of his SaaS company to PSG Equity in 2022 for an undisclosed sum. Webb currently resides in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, with his five children.
Personal Life
Martin Webb has five children and is currently living in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. His son, Thomas Webb, is a magician and game engineer, and the CEO of the crypto metaverse game company, webb.game.
References
- Dadgum's Giant List of Programmers
- Eurogamer: The Boy Behind the Biggest Coin-Op Conversion of the 80s
- MobyGames: Martin Webb
- Martin Webb's Official Website
- IMDB: Martin Webb
- GiantBomb: Martin Webb
- Little Bits of Gaming: OutRun, The Teenager and the Commodore 64 Port
- Thomas Webb (artist) Wikipedia
