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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Soham Parekh, techie accused of working at multiple startups simultaneously, goes back to Silicon Valley CEO who exposed him, asks: Have I…
Soham Parekh , the Indian software engineer who has been accused of simultaneously working for multiple American startups, has reportedly reached out to the very Silicon Valley CEO who exposed him, asking for a 'career advice'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Parekh has allegedly been deceiving employers about his availability and commitments, triggering a social media debate on remote hiring practices. 'Have I completely sabotaged my career?', Parekh asked as per tech entrepreneur Suhail Doshi, who exposed the controversy, dubbed 'Soham-gate'. Here's Doshi's full post on X: Soham has reached out. His primary question: 'Asking this as genuine advice since I do really love what I do, have I completely sabotaged my career? What can I do to improve my situation? I am also happy to come clean' Vox Populi, Vox Dei What is 'Soham-gate' and why it has triggered social media debate The saga began when Doshi posted on X, alleging Parekh of simultaneously working for numerous American tech companies while misleading them about his commitments. Doshi, co-founder of Mixpanel and founder of Playground AI, publicly accused Parekh of "preying on YC companies and more" by holding simultaneous employment at three to four startups. Doshi revealed he fired Parekh in his first week a year ago for similar deception, noting, "He hasn't stopped... No more excuses." Following Doshi's initial accusation, a flood of similar experiences emerged from other startup founders. Flo Crivello, CEO of Lindy, immediately fired Parekh upon learning the news, noting his impressive interview performance. Nicolai Ouporov of Fleet AI confirmed Parekh's multi-year pattern of working for "more than 4 startups at any given time." Soham Parekh's resume is under scrutiny Documentation shared by Doshi, purportedly Parekh's resume, listed employment at prominent AI companies including Dynamo AI, Union AI, Synthesia, and Alan AI. However, Doshi dismissed the credentials as 'probably 90% fake,' noting many listed links were now defunct. The resume presented an impressive profile: a software engineer with degrees from the University of Mumbai and the Georgia Institute of Technology, boasting experience across multiple high-profile AI startups. OnePlus Nord 5 and OnePlus Nord CE 5: Unboxing and first look
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
There's a guy named Soham Parekh in India who…: Silicon Valley CEO exposes the moonlighting scam of Indian techie
Soham Parekh , an Indian software engineer has sparked outrage across Silicon Valley after being publicly accused of simultaneously working at multiple American startups while deceiving employers about his availability and commitments. The explosive allegations have triggered a viral social media storm and exposed vulnerabilities in remote hiring practices . Suhail Doshi , co-founder of analytics platform Mixpanel and founder of Playground AI, exposed Soham Parekh in a scathing social media post, claiming the India-based developer has been "preying on YC companies and more" by maintaining employment at three to four startups simultaneously. "PSA: there's a guy named Soham Parekh (in India) who works at 3-4 startups at the same time. He's been preying on YC companies and more. Beware. I fired this guy in his first week and told him to stop lying/scamming people. He hasn't stopped a year later. No more excuses," Doshi wrote on X (formerly Twitter). How Soham fooled multiple startups by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The pattern that emerged was consistent across multiple companies: Parekh would excel in interviews, impressing founders with his technical knowledge and communication skills, but would subsequently underperform due to conflicting commitments. Following Doshi's initial accusation, several other startup founders shared remarkably similar experiences. Flo Crivello, founder and CEO of Lindy, revealed the immediate impact: "Holy sh*t. We hired this guy a week ago. Fired this morning. He did so incredibly well in interviews, must have a lot of training." Nicolai Ouporov, co-founder and CEO of Fleet AI, confirmed the scale of the deception: "He has been doing this for years and works at more than 4 startups at any given time." Michelle Lim from Warp demonstrated how quickly the warning spread through the startup community: "We just signed him up for our work trial next week. Saw this tweet. Cancelled work trial. Thank you for sharing!" Doshi himself has dubbed the controversy "Soham-gate," posting real-time updates as more companies come forward: "Not a joke. This is happening real time. This is the 3rd DM today about someone firing him. soham-gate ." What Soham's resume revealed According to Doshi's shared documentation, Parekh's resume lists employment at prominent AI companies including Dynamo AI, Union AI, Synthesia, and Alan AI. However, Doshi dismissed the credentials as fraudulent, stating the resume was "probably 90% fake and most links are gone." The resume presented an impressive profile: a software engineer with a bachelor's degree from the University of Mumbai and a master's degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology, showcasing experience across multiple high-profile AI startups. Yet the document that initially impressed hiring managers became evidence of systematic deception once scrutinized. Matthew Parkhurst, CEO of Antimetal, confirmed Parekh had worked at his company but revealed the quick discovery: "Funnily enough, Soham was our first engineering hire in 2022. Really smart and likable; enjoyed working with him. We realised pretty quickly that he was working at multiple companies and let him go." The pattern suggested Parekh was crafting overlapping employment histories to hide his simultaneous commitments. When questioned about work verification, Doshi explained: "Obviously they do. How else do you think he keeps getting fired?" The controversy has highlighted specific vulnerabilities in remote hiring practices, particularly for early-stage startups that may lack robust background check processes. Why Soham's case sparked 'Soham-gate' The scandal has revealed a broader issue within the remote work ecosystem. Investor Deedy Das characterized Parekh as "the tip of the iceberg," pointing to online communities where individuals boast about earning hundreds of thousands of dollars through simultaneous employment schemes. Despite the public exposure, Parekh has reportedly reached out privately, asking: "Have I completely sabotaged my career? What can I do to improve my situation? I am also happy to come clean." Parkhurst, noted with sardonic humor: "Hiring Soham is a new rite of passage tbh. Any great company should go through it." AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Who is Soham Parekh? The ‘Indian techie' going viral on X and giving US start-up founders a headache
Soham Parekh, an Indian software engineer, has sparked a wave of controversy across the US startup ecosystem after being accused of holding jobs at multiple companies simultaneously, without informing his employers. The allegations were first made public by Playground AI founder Suhail Doshi, who claimed that Parekh worked at 3 to 4 startups at once while misrepresenting his location, experience, and availability. As more tech founders came forward with similar stories, the incident quickly gained traction online. What started as a serious discussion about hiring fraud soon turned into viral content, with memes, online warnings, and heated debates about the state of remote hiring and tech ethics. Soham Parekh: Multiple jobs, one resume According to Doshi and other founders, Parekh had been employed at several well-known startups including Alan AI, Synthesia, DynamoAI, and more, often with overlapping job periods. He is accused of fabricating parts of his resume, providing false location details, and using multiple identities to secure jobs. In one case, a company even shipped a laptop to a US address, only to find out it had been received by someone claiming to be his sister. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Despite being let go from some companies, Parekh allegedly continued to apply and work for others, exposing major loopholes in the way startups hire remote talent. From scandal to internet phenomenon: The rise of 'Soham-gate' As the allegations unfolded, Soham Parekh quickly became a talking point across tech Twitter, LinkedIn, and startup forums. Founders began sharing screenshots of virtual meetings, resume inconsistencies, and conversations with Parekh. Some expressed disbelief at how easily he passed interviews and got hired, while others used humor to cope with the situation, turning it into a meme-fueled phenomenon now dubbed 'Soham-gate. ' The scandal raised concerns not just about Parekh's actions, but also about the remote work culture that made such deception possible in the first place. It also sparked discussions around transparency, background checks, and industry-wide hiring norms. Internet divided: Moonlighting debate reignites While many criticized Soham Parekh for unethical behavior and deception, others on social media defended him, calling attention to larger issues like underpayment, burnout, and unrealistic expectations in the startup world. Some users questioned why working multiple jobs was seen as a problem if deliverables were met, reigniting the ongoing debate around moonlighting. A few tech professionals argued that side gigs and even full-time overlap are common in remote settings and that the real problem lies in poor management and lack of clear contractual boundaries. Meanwhile, critics pointed out that transparency and honesty are essential in any professional relationship, especially in early-stage companies where every role counts.
News18
21 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Who Is Soham Parekh And Why Are Techies On 'X' Looking For Him With Memes?
Last Updated: Soham Parekh, an Indian techie, has been accused by Suhail Doshi for working at several startups without disclosing it to the companies. In a sensational accusation, Suhail Doshi, co-founder and former CEO of analytics platform Mixpanel, has claimed that an Indian techie named Soham Parekh has been scamming companies by working at '3-4 startups" simultaneously by moonlighting under several roles without any disclosure. Doshi alleged that Parekh was employed at his company before being fired in his first week. 'He's been preying on YC companies and more. Beware," Doshi wrote on 'X' before sharing Parekh's CV and questioned if his portfolio was all but a sham. In yet another post, Doshi claimed to have tried to 'talk sense into" the techie, but it was all in vain. 'I want to also say that I tried to talk sense into this guy, explain the impact, and give him a chance to turn a new leaf because sometimes that's what a person needs. But it clearly didn't work." When an 'X' user questioned Doshi on why he felt moonlighting was unethical as long as the said employee aced interviews and met all deliverables, the Mixpanel founder doubled down on his accusations, stating that Parekh 'got nothing done" and 'made up constant lies". Soham Parekh CV According to the CV shared by Doshi, Parekh holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Mumbai. He has pursued his master's course at the Georgia Institute of Technology. After completing his studies, Parekh has worked in companies such as Dynamo AI, Union AI, Synthesia and Alan AI in tech roles, his CV noted. Soham Parekh – A Meme Doshi's serious accusations about the techie deceiving multiple startups resulted in 'Soham Parekh" becoming one of the top-trending keywords on Thursday in India. Not a joke. This is happening real time. This is the 3rd DM today about someone firing — Suhail (@Suhail) July 2, 2025 It was then the folks on 'X' found a humourous side in the 'Soham-gate" as Soham Parekh memes began taking up space on the social media platform. POV: you're Soham Parekh about to check in for the day — VCs Congratulating Themselves 👏👏👏 (@VCBrags) July 2, 2025 if your CEO doesn't have a soham parekh email in their inbox it's time to start polishing your resume — varepsilon (@var_epsilon) July 2, 2025 Microsoft just laid off 9,000 workers. All of them Soham Parekh— Daniel (@growing_daniel) July 2, 2025 Must suck being an unemployed software engineer and realizing that Soham Parekh has been hired 79 times in the past 4 years— Austen Allred (@Austen) July 2, 2025 Guys we found Soham Parekh! — Satwik Singh (@itsmesatwik_) July 3, 2025 Soham Parekh – Google Trends There was an uptick witnessed on Google Trends as curious netizens wanted to investigate more about Soham Parekh. Queries such as 'Soham Parekh LinkedIn", 'Soham Parekh Georgia Tech" were looked up in India. First Published:
