#Remote Work Isn’t Broken — Our Ethical Compass Might Be...

The recent Soham Parekh saga has shaken the startup and remote work world. Multiple roles, fake credentials, AI-powered productivity hacks — all used to exploit the very trust that makes remote teams possible.

But let’s be clear: Remote work isn’t the problem. A broken ethical framework is.

As founders and builders, we often chase scale and speed — but without ethics at the core, it all unravels. In a distributed, trust-based world, morals must be part of the operating system, not just an afterthought.

This incident is a wake-up call — not to reject remote work, but to build with stronger values, smarter checks, and deeper human intent.

We don’t just need better tools. We need better values.

#RemoteWork is the backbone of the AI Age and the post-COVID era.

But as tech accelerates, it’s not just skills that matter — it’s ethics, integrity, and a willingness to apply social values that will define true professionals.

In a world run by algorithms and automation, it’s the human code — values like trust, responsibility, and empathy — that will stand out.

I genuinely believe:

Social value will soon overpower every other attribute — even raw talent.

And I often wonder: 🤔 Will we someday carry a social score, not just a credit score? One built on how we behave, how we contribute, how we lead with values?

About the author:

— Siddharth Shah Founder | Builder | Tennis Lover 🎾 | Espresso Aficionado ☕ | Passionate about people, purpose, and product

👋As someone who has built multiple ventures —from iViewLabs to lowcodewebsite.com and yourproductpartners.com — I’ve seen firsthand the power of remote talent, AI, and global collaboration.

But I’ve also learned that authenticity, ethics, and integrity must be the non-negotiables — the real infrastructure behind any meaningful venture.

This post was shaped by my reflections and supported by AI, combining tech with truth — just the way I believe the future should be built.

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