Overview
- Interim CEO Pete DeJoy wrote that the Kiss-Cam incident has generated media attention rarely seen by startups in the data and AI space.
- Andy Byron offered his resignation on July 19 and was succeeded temporarily by co-founder Pete DeJoy following the board’s acceptance.
- Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot remains on administrative leave as Astronomer’s board conducts a formal investigation.
- The board has reaffirmed its expectations for leadership conduct and initiated a search for a permanent CEO.
- The episode highlights how live-event footage and a viral TikTok post can trigger swift corporate governance responses to workplace policy breaches.