Cornell University has opened an investigation after one of its students reportedly turned down an internship with a Jewish-owned company, saying he's "Not interested in working for a Jew."Austin Franco, a Cornell University student, rejected an internship interview with New York City startup VryfID because its co-founders are Jewish, according to owners Gabe and Aiden Einhorn.VryfID says it connects renters with landlords while also verifying their identities, which the company says will prevent fraud."Hi Austin, I dont think I saw you on the call today.
I know Sundays are not the best times for meetings.I would still like to have a quick call and give you more details on the company, as well as what we are building.
College students are vital part of helping VryfID grow.As a rising Senior at NYU Stern, I believe fellow students are crucial to the growth and success of what we are building," Aiden Einhorn wrote."Not interested in working for a Jew.
Thanks," Franco reportedly said.UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA ORDERED TO REINSTATE LAW STUDENT WHO WAS EXPELLED AFTER ANTI-JEWISH COMMENTSAiden Einhorn and Gabe Einhorn founded VryfID.(Gabe Einhorn)"This kid applied to our job on handshake, we accepted him, and then he responded this," Gabe Einhorn said.FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XFranco reportedly sent the message through Handshake, a job posting board, after applying for a summer internship at the company.After Gabe Einhorn posted a screenshot of the exchange, Franco said, "I was stating why I was not interested after you had asked to interview 3 times.
I found out you were Jewish after the fact."SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTERA woman walks by a Cornell University sign in Ithaca, N.Y., on Jan.14, 2022.
(AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)"My experiences with Jews have not been pleasant, both in person and online.This is not to say I havent had positive experiences, but on the aggregate that is not the case," Franco said.
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