A shocking expose has taken India’s startup world by storm. Soham Parekh, an engineer allegedly employed by multiple Y Combinator-backed startups simultaneously, is facing heat after Playground AI co-founder Suhail Doshi called him out on social platform X (formerly Twitter).
Doshi accused Parekh of working across 3 to 5 startups at once, faking resumes, and misleading companies about his visa and availability status. Several other founders soon came forward with similar stories, sparking widespread outrage in the tech community. The scandal has been dubbed “India’s Remote Hiring Loophole”, with many calling for stricter vetting practices and digital hiring protocols.
In a surprising turn, Parekh reached out to Doshi, expressing regret and asking for advice on how to recover his reputation. He now claims to be working full-time at a single firm — but the damage may be done. His name is trending, memes are circulating, and debates rage on over ethics in India’s startup culture.
This incident has exposed vulnerabilities in global remote hiring, especially in a rapidly growing but under-regulated startup ecosystem like India’s.
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