[jsnell]

It clearly isn't a recruiting strategy. He is not a decision maker in hiring, claims to know nothing about it, beyond being able to make referrals:

https://twitter.com/realGeorgeHotz/status/159529448151060480...

[elsurudo]

He personally knows Elon and they've had dealings in the past. I bet if he recommends someone and that person is needed, that person will be hired.