Astronomer CEO, HR Executive Resign After Viral Concert Incident

Kristin Cabot, chief people officer at data technology company Astronomer, has resigned following a viral moment captured on a Coldplay concert jumbotron where she was seen embracing CEO Andy Byron. Byron resigned shortly before Cabot amid an internal investigation into the incident, which drew widespread social media attention and memes. The incident occurred during Coldplay's "Jumbotron Song" at Gillette Stadium, where singer Chris Martin humorously commented on their on-screen interaction, sparking an online frenzy that made the once lesser-known startup a household name overnight. Astronomer emphasized its commitment to values and accountability, stating that recent leadership conduct did not meet the company’s standards. Interim CEO Pete DeJoy is now leading the company as it searches for a new chief executive. The controversy also inspired remarks from artists like Liam Gallagher and led to a notable increase in Coldplay's streaming numbers.