This week we dive deep into the shocking case that has Silicon Valley founders questioning everything about remote hiring. Indian engineer Soham Parekh admitted to moonlighting across multiple startups simultaneously, working 140 hours per week out of financial desperation. But this isn't just another tech scandal story.

We break down how multiple Y Combinator startups hired the same engineer without detecting the overlap, what red flags were missed during vetting, and why Parekh already landed a new founding engineer role despite the controversy. From falsified resumes to the economic pressures driving overemployment, this case reveals critical vulnerabilities in how we hire remote talent.

Key topics covered: remote work fraud prevention, startup hiring failures, the global talent economy's dark side, and essential vetting strategies every founder needs to know. Plus, we explore whether financial desperation justifies professional deception and what this means for the future of distributed teams.

Perfect for startup founders, remote work managers, HR professionals, and anyone navigating the evolving world of distributed teams. Get the full story behind the headlines and actionable insights to protect your company from similar hiring disasters.

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