LemonLime co-founder Jordan Zietz apologized after offering instant job interviews to people who got tattoos at a Y Combinator afterparty. In a LinkedIn post, Zietz wrote, "I messed up," acknowledging that linking tattoos to hiring decisions showed "poor judgement," though he said interviews were available to everyone. The offer drew social media criticism, with one X user writing, "The job market cannot be this cooked, that kids have to get permanent tattoos to get interviews." Zietz said seven people accepted the offer. He added that the company removed the posts, spoke to all participants, and is ready to cover associated removal costs for anyone with delayed regret. Attendee Dimple Amitha Garuadapuri, founder of Stri Health, said her tattoo was a personal choice unrelated to LemonLime's branding, as she had been considering one for six months.