Indian‑origin software engineer Soham Parekh has once again taken the limelight after being accused of simultaneously holding — and misleading — three to five startup roles, including positions at several Y Combinator–backed firms . The controversy reignited on July 2, 2025, when Playground AI founder Suhail Doshi publicly revealed that Parekh was fired within a week for moonlighting and submitting a possibly falsified CV . In response, Parekh privately reached out to Doshi expressing remorse—asking, “Have I completely sabotized my career? … I am also happy to come clean”

Parekh’s reaction didn’t stop speculation; an account claiming to be “The Real Soham Parekh” announced he’s now working solely as a founding engineer at one company, emphasizing that building is his core passion . Despite this, several founders—such as those at Lindy, Fleet AI, Antimetal, and Warp—confirmed that Parekh had misrepresented roles and left abruptly . While his technical skills and interview performance have been praised, his behavior has sparked a broader debate on remote-hiring ethics, vetting practices, and the hidden “moonlighting” economy driven by financial stress .

As the story continues to unfold, reactions range from outrage to memes (even LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman joined in with light‑hearted commentary) . Parekh’s case is shining a spotlight on the challenges of verifying credentials and enforcing exclusivity in distributed tech teams—and re‑igniting concerns around trust in remote work.

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