Andy Byron, who has now resigned as Astronomer CEO, was cozying with Kristin Cabot, the company's HR head at a Coldplay concert.

The incident sparked many online and offline conversations and memes.

"Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted," the company said in a statement.

“Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard...