Soham Parekh Shares His Side of the Moonlighting Controversy

The Man Behind the Moonlighting Scandal: Soham Parekh Speaks Out

Soham Parekh has been at the center of a big tech controversy recently. The Indian professional was called out for holding full-time roles at several startups all at once—a move that raised eyebrows across the tech world. But despite all the drama, Parekh says his life hasn’t really changed.

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In a casual post on X (formerly Twitter), when someone asked him how he managed working so many hours, his reply was simple: “I love what I do. Lol.” He added, “I don’t have anything else to do,” which kind of shows he’s taking the whole thing in stride.

The whole situation blew up when Suhail Doshi, co-founder of Mixpanel, publicly warned the tech community about Parekh moonlighting at 3-4 startups simultaneously. Doshi’s message was clear: be cautious. His post made waves in both Silicon Valley and India’s tech circles, calling Parekh’s actions one of the boldest employment scams in recent memory. Doshi also mentioned that Parekh was fired from one company within a week after being caught.

In a frank interview with TBPN, Parekh admitted that yes, he did work multiple jobs at once. But it wasn’t because he wanted to pull a fast one. He said financial pressure forced him into it. “I’m not proud of what I’ve done,” he said. “No one really wants to work 140 hours a week, but I had to do it out of necessity.”

Despite the backlash, Parekh seems pretty unfazed. He hasn’t let the criticism get to him and continues focusing on his work. His story shines a light on the huge pressures people in startups and tech face, especially in fast-growing markets like India, where making ends meet can be a serious challenge.

This episode has sparked a wider conversation about work ethics, employee loyalty, and the real struggles behind the scenes. Soham Parekh’s experience reminds us that sometimes the line between ambition and survival can get really blurry.