Ben Martin
Startup founder and technology enthusiast
Solving problems, building things, and occasionally pretending I know what I'm doing.
Based in Zurich, Switzerland 🇨🇠for now. The world is next.
About Me
Studying Computer Science at ETH Zurich, Switzerland's top university and ranked #7 globally (QS 2025). Currently maintaining a 5.2 GPA (Top 20%).
Over the past few years, I've had the chance to work on some amazing projects and competitions:
Beyond competitions, I've also founded and worked on several startup projects. See what I've built →
Projects
Studyhour
Founder • Feb 2024 - Dec 2024
Studyhour is the result of the Powerhour 2.0 project, rebuilt from scratch based on user feedback. The iOS app has a simpler interface and includes the most requested new features for a better experience.
Powerhour (1.0)
Founder • Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
Powerhour is an app that helps students overcome procrastination by turning goals into gamified challenges. Going from zero app development experience to a full-stack app in 5 months, I learned to listen to users, adapt quickly, and iterate effectively.
Collabhour Prototype
Prototype Developer • Jul 2023 - Sep 2023
After launching Powerhour, I worked on a prototype platform where teams could gamify projects into friendly competitions—similar to how Powerhour helped individuals.
Fairshaked
CFO & Co-Founder • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022
As part of the JA Company Programme, I was CFO & co-founder of Fairshaked, a startup selling ethically sourced dairy products where calves stay with their mothers.
My Bookshelf
Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution
Uri Levine
Zero To One
Peter Thiel
Losing My Virginity
Richard Branson
Why Machines Learn
Anil Ananthaswamy
The Formula
Josh Robinson
Shoe Dog
Phil Knight