'I messed up': AI startup founder apologises after offering job interviews to people willing to get a tattoo

Jordan Zietz, co-founder of LemonLime, issued an apology for his ill-considered proposal to conduct immediate interviews for tattooed individuals. He reflected on his misjudgment in linking permanent tattoos to career prospects. This initiative, first mentioned at a Y Combinator afterparty, led to a wave of criticism on social media. Zietz clarified that interviews are open to all and committed to covering tattoo removal costs for any participants who feel remorseful.

'I messed up': AI startup founder apologises after offering job interviews to people willing to get a tattoo
Jordan Zietz, co-founder of LemonLime, issued an apology for his ill-considered proposal to conduct immediate interviews for tattooed individuals. He reflected on his misjudgment in linking permanent tattoos to career prospects. This initiative, first mentioned at a Y Combinator afterparty, led to a wave of criticism on social media. Zietz clarified that interviews are open to all and committed to covering tattoo removal costs for any participants who feel remorseful.