‘I messed up’: Founder apologises for offering job interviews to party guests willing to get tattoos

Startup Founder Apologizes After Offering Interviews to People Who Got Tattoos

LemonLime (YC 2026) offered instant interviews for company-logo tattoos at a party; seven accepted before backlash forced apology. The stunt signals poor recruitment judgment and hiring power-dynamic risks—a reputation and culture warning for tech teams.