Overview
- Joshua Salins, founder of Hobby Tribe, posted an Instagram video introducing a 64-year-old as an intern and called the decision “the best decision we’ve made.”
- The clip shows the man working at a desk, speaking with younger colleagues and offering advice while on-screen text credits him with decades of experience in building and scaling companies.
- Salins replied to followers that the man chose the intern role because he wanted to keep working and share his knowledge rather than stay at home.
- The post went viral with wide praise for age diversity and mentorship and frequent comparisons to the film The Intern, while some viewers questioned whether the title 'intern' accurately reflects the veteran’s experience.
- News coverage is based on the founder’s social-media post and public comments, and at least one outlet noted it did not independently verify the video’s claims, a reminder of limits when user-generated clips drive reporting and a potential prompt for more hires that mix experience with youth.