An Indian tech professional named Soham Parekh has become the most famous name in the world of tech and AI social media overnight. Suddenly, memes about Soham Parekh’s abilities are all over the internet and every tech boss is posting about him. Who is this Soham Parekh? Let’s find out.
Early-stage startups wanted to hire him because of impressive technical talents mentioned in his resume and ability to ace interviews. However, he exploited this ability by taking on several full-time positions at once. He frequently assigned work to junior developers or was unable to perform because of divided commitments.
He might have succeeded in continuing had he not been exposed by the United States-based entrepreneur Suhail Doshi who accused him of working at many startups at the same time and defrauding them. Now, Parekh has turned into a subject for controversy and regrettably for him, a magnet of jokes on social media.
On 2nd July, Doshi, the co-founder and former CEO of Mixpanel, highlighted Parekh’s actions. He mentioned that Soham Parekh is involved with 3-4 startups simultaneously and targets YC companies, among others. Furthermore, Doshi revealed that he terminated Parekh’s employment within the first week and explicitly instructed him to cease his deceitful and fraudulent acts. “He hasn’t stopped a year later. No more excuses,” Doshi added.
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.
— Suhail (@Suhail) July 2, 2025
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.
The founder of Playground AI also shared Parekh’s CV/resume, pointing out that 90% of its content is fabricated and that the provided links were no longer active. He also noted that he attempted to reason with him, to clarify the consequences and to offer him an opportunity for redemption “because sometimes that’s what a person needs,” yet it evidently proved ineffective.
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.
— Suhail (@Suhail) July 2, 2025
Doshi shed light on the magnitude of Parekh’s deception and asserted that he concocted persistent falsehoods rather than performing any actual work. This was corroborated by more than six other companies in answering to a tweet that advocated for moonlighting.
Gets nothing done. Made up constant lies. Corroborated by 6+ other companies. The tweet will surface 10+ more – you’ll see.
— Suhail (@Suhail) July 2, 2025
Parekh even fabricated details regarding his whereabouts. Doshi mentioned that he believed he was employing an individual from the United States and dispatched a laptop to an address within the country, but it was returned. “Allegedly it was sent to his sister,” he conveyed.
He lies about his location. We thought we were hiring someone in the US. Even sent a laptop to a US address. Got it back! Allegedly it was sent to his “sister.”
— Suhail (@Suhail) July 2, 2025
It is indeed challenging, if not impossible, for people to change their ways, particularly when those are steeped in notorious practices. However, Parekh, unsurprisingly, appeared to have come to a realization and recognized his mistakes only after his wrongdoings were busted. He reportedly approached Doshi for honest counsel and claimed that he has a genuine passion for what he does, and hopefully, that involves technology and not misleading companies.
According to Doshi, he then inquired if he had completely jeopardised his career and what he could do to improve his circumstances. Parekh was even willing to admit the truth. Doshi, however, entrusted the decision to the people and declared, “Vox Populi, Vox Dei.” This Latin phrase, which billionaire Elon Musk frequently employs, seems to be quite popular among tech entrepreneurs.
Soham has reached out. His primary question:
— Suhail (@Suhail) July 3, 2025
“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
Spooked techies respond to Doshi
Meanwhile, Doshi received messages from numerous people, for whom he was indeed their savior, expressing that they had employed Parekh on the basis of his resume but were now going to investigate the allegations while some even cancelled his work trial.
Another one: pic.twitter.com/JJpyiEe7C4
— Suhail (@Suhail) July 2, 2025
Nicolai Ouporov, the co-founder and CEO of Fleet AI, commented on a meme which lauded the YC community for identifying Parekh’s deceit and remarked that he had only collaborated with him for one week, while his friends had employed him for several years. He added that Parekh has been doing the same for a long time and is involved with over four startups simultaneously, to which Doshi replied, “Has to stop.”
This Soham guy is devious! Proud so say we only worked with him for 1 week. I have friends who employed him for years. https://t.co/hY0o7iGX5w pic.twitter.com/zo8dOMaLor
— Nicolai Ouporov (@nicolas_ouporov) July 2, 2025
AIVideo co-founder Justin Harvey must have felt fortunate, as he was very close to hiring Parekh. Interestingly, he mentioned that Parekh truly excelled in the interview.
DUDE I was THIS close to hiring him. the craziest part is he actually crushed the interview
— Justin Harvey (@AI_Vidz) July 2, 2025
Similarly, others also replied to the post, supporting Doshi’s statement and outlined that Parekh was ousted after they realised that he was employed at many companies. It was also mentioned that he did great in the interviews but squandered their time as he failed to accomplish any work.
The email he forwarded to his prospective companies also surfaced on social media which shared a common pattern and was utilized to manipulate them into selecting him.
almost word for word pic.twitter.com/0mO3cRTWEI
— Adish Jain ☕️ (@_adishj) July 2, 2025
Nevertheless, amidst all the backlash surrounding Parekh, a glimmer of hope emerged when an account advised him to contact Technology’s daily show for an interview. Now, in the words of this person, the burden lies with him to discover his “one chance to fix it all.”
SOHAM
— emily is in sf (@emilyinvc) July 3, 2025
If you’re reading this, you have ONE CHANCE to fix it all
Reach out to @tbpn RIGHT NOW to interview, and then list every company you currently work for, and then run a March Madness bracket talking through which company is better than which other company, until you have… https://t.co/LboFddJZHz
Amidst the scandal that Doshi referred to as “Soham-gate,” he jested that he would be canceled by socialists who would overlook the fraud aspect to justify having many jobs.
I am going to get canceled once this hits the socialists who will ignore the fraud part to defend having multiple jobs. It was good knowing you all. 🫡
— Suhail (@Suhail) July 2, 2025
Didn’t expect it to leave tech.
Soham-gate leads to a global meme-fest
While the tech world processed the unexpected disclosure, netizens were navigating the onslaught of memes that had been unleashed on social media over the issue. A person took a jab at how meticulously he crafted his email to attract his target companies and declared that if someone’s email is not as striking, it should be polished.
if your CEO doesn't have a soham parekh email in their inbox it's time to start polishing your resume pic.twitter.com/riIEayyXYp
— varepsilon (@var_epsilon) July 2, 2025
A netizen shared a picture of a desk featuring many computers, with “you’re Soham Parekh about to check in for the day,” mocking how the latter must have been managing multiple jobs simultaneously.
POV: you’re Soham Parekh about to check in for the day pic.twitter.com/Dzn2nZ9JYb
— VCs Congratulating Themselves 👏👏👏 (@VCBrags) July 2, 2025
An individual humorously highlighted how Parekh has remained a consistent figure across all the technology companies developing modern digital infrastructure.
Soham Parekh pic.twitter.com/1tVEr7kXXl
— Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) July 2, 2025
A user wrote that Parekh should offer lessons on how to excel in coding interviews, based on his remarkable achievement of securing many jobs.
Soham Parekh could do the funniest thing pic.twitter.com/Z1mqOBVfuz
— Norbu Sonam (@norbusonam_) July 2, 2025
Another referred to Parekh as a “10x engineer that every YC company seeks” and mocked that he had been assisting over 10 startups with his contributions.
Soham Parekh is the 10x engineer that every YC company is looking for.
— Rahul bansal 👀 (@BansalRahul14) July 2, 2025
Supporting 10+ startups with his efforts.
On the one hand, the tech firms are startled by the incident and calling for measures to stop this from reoccurring and on the other, the online community has found humour in the situation. Meanwhile, Sonam Parekh who seems to have moonlighting superpowers, remains elusive.
