Astronomer, the data and AI infrastructure startup based in Cincinnati, has appointed co-founder Pete DeJoy as interim CEO after the sudden resignation of Andy Byron. The leadership change comes days after a viral video at a Coldplay concert sparked a social media storm and internal shakeup at the company.

Cincinnati-based tech startup Astronomer has found itself thrust into an unexpected and intense public spotlight following a viral video involving its former CEO, Andy Byron, and Chief People's Officer, Kristin Cabot.

Astronomer's interim CEO responds to the viral Coldplay video that led to Andy Byron’s resignation, calling the sudden spotlight “surreal” and admitting, “This isn’t how we hoped to be known.”