Story that’s got the tech world buzzing, Soham Parekh, an Indian software engineer, has found himself at the center of a major controversy. Allegedly, he was working at four to five U.S.-based startups at the same time—without telling any of them.
The drama kicked off when Suhail Doshi, founder of Playground AI and ex-CEO of Mixpanel, publicly called Parekh out on social media. Doshi claimed Parekh had been “preying on YC companies,” referring to startups backed by the prestigious Y Combinator accelerator. He said he hired Parekh, only to fire him within a week after discovering the deception.
But Doshi wasn’t alone. One by one, other startup founders chimed in with eerily similar stories. Parekh is brilliant in interviews, but once hired, he started missing all his meetings, and disappearing.
The Resume That Fooled Everyone
Parekh’s resume looked impressive: a bachelor’s degree from the University of Mumbai, a master’s from Georgia Tech, and stints at top AI companies like Dynamo AI, Synthesia, and Union AI. But Doshi claimed the resume was “90% fake,” with broken links and questionable credentials.
Despite the red flags, Parekh kept landing jobs. Why? Founders say he was charming, articulate, and technically sharp—the kind of candidate who aces interviews with ease.
A Symptom of a Bigger Problem?
This isn’t just about one engineer. Investors and tech insiders say Parekh might be just the tip of the iceberg. Online communities like r/overemployed openly discuss how to juggle multiple jobs, use AI tools to fake productivity, and game the system.
The incident has sparked a broader debate: Is moonlighting unethical if the work gets done? Or is it a betrayal of trust in a world where remote work relies heavily on honesty?
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