Startup Founder Apologizes After Offering Interviews to People Who Got Tattoos

LemonLime co-founder Jordan Zietz apologized after the AI startup faced backlash for offering instant job interviews to party attendees who got tattoos at a company event. Critics said the stunt created inappropriate pressure by linking a permanent tattoo to hiring opportunities, while Zietz said the company deleted related posts, contacted participants, and would cover tattoo-removal costs for anyone with regrets. The apology itself drew further criticism online.

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