An AI startup's tattoo-for-an-interview stunt set off a Silicon Valley backlash. Now the founder is apologizing.
LemonLime founder Jordan Zietz apologized after offering instant job interviews to anyone who got a company tattoo at a YC-linked party, a stunt that sparked wide backlash across Silicon Valley. The YC-backed startup, founded in 2026, faces reputational fallout as Zietz attempts to repair relations with attendees.
