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{{Infobox person| name = Martin Webb| image = Martin Webb was a software programmer. He is credited with programming the following software titles for the jpg| image_size = 200px| alt = Martin Webb| caption = Martin Webb| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1968|2|5}}| birth_place = United Kingdom| nationality = British| occupation = Software Programmer, Tech Entrepreneur| known_for = TI-99/4A.Programming, OutRun (Commodore 64)| children = 5, including Thomas Webb| residence = Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil}}
== 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, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Webb_(artist) webb.game]. == References ==* [https://dadgum.com/giantlist/#W Dadgum's Giant List of Programmers]* [https://www.eurogamer.net/the-boy-behind-the-biggest-coin-op-conversion-of-the-80s Eurogamer: The Boy Behind the Biggest Coin-Op Conversion of the 80s]* [https://www.mobygames.com/person/138699/martin-webb/ MobyGames: Martin Webb]* [https://www.martinwebb.net/ Martin Webb's Official Website]* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4948505/ IMDB: Martin Webb]* [https://www.giantbomb.com/martin-webb/3040-6542/ GiantBomb: Martin Webb]* [https://littlebitsofgaming.com/2021/09/03/outrun-the-teenager-and-the-commodore-64-port/ Little Bits of Gaming: OutRun, The Teenager and the Commodore 64 Port]* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Webb_(artist) Thomas Webb (artist) Wikipedia] == External Links ==* [https://www.martinwebb.net/ Martin Webb's Official Website] [[Category:Software programmerprogrammers]]
