Y Combinator‑backed AI startup is under fire after its founder offered instant interviews to partygoers who got company tattoos, then apologized

LemonLime, a Y Combinator-backed AI startup, faced backlash after its CEO offered instant interviews to attendees of a party who got LemonLime-branded tattoos. The CEO later apologized, clarifying that interviews were open to all but acknowledged the tattoo requirement was 'reckless.' Some critics argued the move exploited a competitive job market, while others defended it as a personal choice.