Cluely is a controversial San Francisco-based AI startup, recently in the news for its $15 million funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz and its “undetectable AI” assistant that helps users in real time during interviews, meetings, and other high-stakes situations. The company was co-founded by Chungin "Roy" Lee, who previously gained notoriety for being suspended from Columbia University for using an early version of Cluely to cheat during technical interviews.

Soham Parekh is a polarizing figure in the tech world, known for working at multiple startups simultaneously and being accused of misleading employers and “scamming” several companies, especially Y Combinator-backed startups. Despite these controversies, rumors and social media posts have circulated about Cluely hiring Parekh, with some sources claiming he’s been signed to a $10M deal as their first forward deployed engineer, and others jokingly announcing him as Cluely’s Chief Compliance Officer or as part of their viral marketing team.

This market resolves YES if there is a credible, public announcement (such as an official statement from Cluely, a reputable news outlet, or a verified post from Cluely or Soham Parekh on X/Twitter) confirming that Cluely has hired Soham Parekh by the end of this week (Sunday, July 6, 2025, 11:59 PM PT). Otherwise, it resolves NO.

Resolution Criteria:

• A credible, public announcement from Cluely, Soham Parekh, or a reputable news source (e.g., TechCrunch, Business Insider, or a major news outlet).

• A verified post on X/Twitter from Cluely’s or Soham Parekh’s official account counts.

• Jokes, parody, or unverified rumors do not count unless corroborated by an official or reputable source.

Context / Background:

• Cluely has faced criticism for its ethics and potential for misuse, but continues to grow rapidly.

• Soham Parekh’s reputation is controversial, with multiple founders warning about his past behavior.

• Multiple viral posts on X/Twitter claim Cluely has hired Parekh, but some appear satirical or unverified.

Sources for verification:

• Official Cluely website or press releases

• Cluely or Soham Parekh’s verified X/Twitter accounts

• Major news outlets (e.g., TechCrunch, Business Insider, Yahoo Finance)

• Reputable tech newsletters or blogs