Pete DeJoy became the interim CEO of Astronomer following the resignation of Andy Byron amidst a public scandal. Byron's departure was linked to a viral video that showed him in a compromising situation with Kristin Cabot, the firm's HR head. DeJoy, previously the chief product officer, emphasized the unusual media attention resulting from these events. He expressed gratitude to both employees for their resilience and to clients for their trust, indicating that the company’s journey is still ongoing. Astronomer, co-founded in 2017, achieved unicorn status in 2022.
The events of the past few days have received a level of media attention that few companies-let alone startups in our small corner of the data and AI world-ever encounter. The spotlight has been unusual and surreal for our team and, while I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a household name.
I want to thank those working at the company for their resilience and Astronomer's clients for their trust. Our story is very much still being written.
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