Man Becomes Internet Sensation by Juggling Four Startups Simultaneously

Soham Parekh has emerged as a controversial figure in the tech industry due to his unconventional work practices. Several tech startups have recently disclosed that they employed him, leading to rampant discussions about the remote work culture and the growing trend of tech workers secretly juggling multiple jobs. The debate intensified after Suhail Doshi, former CEO of Mixpanel, issued a public warning about Parekh, suggesting he was exploiting startups by taking up simultaneous positions. Doshi’s comments marked the beginning of heightened scrutiny around Parekh.

In a post on social media platform X, he cautioned that Parekh was involved with three to four startups, particularly those funded by the startup accelerator Y Combinator. This prompted users to share their own experiences with Parekh, revealing a pattern of applicants cancelling or expressing disbelief after interacting with him. In interviews following the backlash, Parekh admitted to balancing several startup roles at once, attributing his actions to desperate financial circumstances. He stressed that the choice to work excessively was not made lightly and that he often sacrificed personal time in order to make ends meet.

Data indicate a growing trend of multiple job holders in the U.S., reflecting a shift in work habits during challenging economic times. Parekh claimed his peak was holding four positions simultaneously, generating significant monthly income. Meanwhile, he rejected rumors that he employed others or used AI to manage his workload. Employers who previously hired him described several troubling encounters, ranging from excuses for absences to being discovered committing code for other companies while supposedly unavailable for work.

Ultimately, Parekh has vowed to commit to a single company moving forward, aligning himself with another startup called Darwin, which has endorsed his skills publicly.