AI startup offers job interview for a tattoo and lands in scandal

American AI startup Lemon Lime apologized after a campaign offering a job interview in exchange for a tattoo. The company removed the posts and promised to pay for tattoo removal for participants who regretted their decision. Seven people responded to the offer. Founder Jordan Zeitz admitted the mistake. One participant said her photo was published on LinkedIn without consent. The scandal drew attention to the company's corporate culture.

American AI startup Lemon Lime, which specializes in no-code automation tools, found itself at the center of a scandal after an unusual recruiting campaign. The company offered an immediate interview to anyone who got a tattoo during the event. Seven people responded, some choosing the company logo, others their own designs. After a wave of criticism, Lemon Lime removed the social media posts and promised to pay for tattoo removal for those who regretted their decision. Founder and CEO Jordan Zeitz admitted the mistake, saying that tying a permanent tattoo to a job opportunity was wrong. One participant said her photo was published on LinkedIn without consent. The scandal drew attention to the startup's corporate culture, which seeks risk-tolerant candidates. Previously, the company ran a less controversial campaign with the game "Is it a lemon or a lime?"