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CEO of migrant housing firm falsely said he had artificial intelligence degree, resigns

Sep 18, 2023 - businessinsider.com
Anthony Capone, the CEO of DocGo, a New York-based migrant housing company, resigned after it was revealed that he falsely claimed to have a degree in artificial intelligence from Clarkson University. The Times Union first reported the false claim, which was later confirmed by the university. Capone admitted to the false information and resigned from his position the following day, citing personal reasons.

DocGo, which was contracted by NYC in a $432 million deal to assist migrants, is currently under investigation for mistreating those in its care. Capone's profile also claimed he had an undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Potsdam, but the university could not confirm this due to privacy laws.

Key takeaways:

  • Anthony Capone, the CEO of DocGo, falsely claimed to have a degree in artificial intelligence from Clarkson University in his company profile.
  • Capone acknowledged the false information and resigned from his position at DocGo the day after the information was made public.
  • DocGo, a company contracted by NYC to assist migrants, is currently under investigation for mishandling those under its care.
  • Capone's profile also claimed he has an undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Potsdam, but the university could not confirm this due to privacy laws.
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