A YC Founder Just Offered Instant Interviews for Tattoos. This Is What Happens When Prestige Becomes a Weapon.
A YC founder offered instant interviews to anyone who tattoos their company logo. This isn’t just tone-deaf—it’s a symptom of a startup ecosystem that has turned professional dignity into a bargaining chip. When prestige becomes a weapon, desperation becomes a canvas. Here’s why we need to stop normalizing exploitation disguised as hustle.