Rob Blaine
Founder of TNT
I'm building the pre-seed AI accelerator for founders out of MIT and Harvard, and beyond. 45+ teams supported. $20M+ in funding facilitated.
What We're Building
The Accelerator
TNT accepts the top AI startups from MIT, Harvard, and beyond each semester. We provide $300K+ in cloud credits from Anthropic, Google, AWS, Nvidia, and more, plus dedicated mentors, VC introductions, and Demo Day. Three cohorts completed, 45+ startups supported, $20M+ raised by alumni.
The Network
A curated ecosystem of founders, mentors, investors, and sponsors who show up for each other. We connect undergrads, PhDs, and MBAs across MIT, Harvard, and beyond to build together.
The Community
TNT runs the largest AI founder community across MIT and Harvard. Cofounder matching, fireside chats, office hours, speaker series, and a network of founders, investors, and operators who show up for each other.
TNT
The Accelerator
The AI accelerator for student founders.
The Mission
TNT is the launchpad for AI-native startups from MIT, Harvard, and beyond. We provide adaptive resources that scale with each team: $300K+ in cloud credits, $10K in legal services, expert mentorship, and direct VC introductions.
The Track Record
Two cohorts completed. 45+ teams supported. Over $20M+ in funding facilitated. Sponsors include JPMorgan, Anthropic, Google, NVIDIA, AWS, OpenAI, and more.
Background
TNT
Founder
Boston's pre-seed AI accelerator for exceptional founders from MIT, Harvard, and beyond. 45+ startups, $20M+ raised by alumni, $300K+ in credits per team from Anthropic, Google, AWS, Nvidia, and more.
MIT
MBA, Class of 2026
Thinktiv
Director of Strategy and Innovation
AI strategy, product strategy, and GTM design for B2B SaaS and PE-backed teams
Deloitte Consulting
Consultant
Financial modeling, systems design, and research for federal and financial services clients
University of Florida
MA in International Business & BS in Finance
Writing
Thoughts on building, AI, founders, and the things I'm learning along the way.
AI & The Noise Pollution Problem
The Noise Pollution Problem...
AI Is Ready for You. Are Your Operations Ready for AI?
AI tools are improving fast....
The Market Research Paradox: When Everyone Knows Everything, What Matters?
Market research isn’t completely dying, but it’s being rewritten....
Building at the Speed of AI: Go-To-Market Strategies in a New Era
AI isn’t just speeding up how we bring products to market—it’s flipping the playbook on its head....
The Appeal of Services as a Software
The golden age of SaaS is ending as AI disrupts traditional moats, leveling the playing field and driving prices down. Enter services as a software: by combining the efficiency of software with the pe...
In Search of a Moat: The Decline of B2B SaaS
The SaaS model has defined a generation of B2B tech startups....
The Renaissance of the Non-Technical Cofounder
In today’s AI-driven world, it is absolutely essential for all founders to be AI-native....
AI Messaging: Lessons for Startups
Arthur Clarke’s quote, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic," is particularly relevant when discussing artificial intelligence (AI)....
Trust Issues: Navigating Our Relationship with AI
Imagine relying on a machine to make decisions that could shape your career or safeguard your health....