Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Astronomer CEO Thanks Team After Viral Video
A tech company called Astronomer had a bit of a problem when a video of their former CEO went viral.
To help, they hired Gwyneth Paltrow as a temporary spokesperson.
She made a fun video to answer some questions about the company.
The current CEO, Pete DeJoy, thanked the team for staying focused and professional during the online attention.
He said they're now ready to keep helping their customers.
Astronomer CEO Pete DeJoy thanked the team on LinkedIn after a viral video featuring former CEO Andy Byron.
The video, which involved a company HR head at a Coldplay concert, drew widespread attention.
DeJoy praised employees for their professionalism and unity amid the controversy.
Gwyneth Paltrow was hired as a temporary spokesperson for Astronomer.
Paltrow appeared in a promotional clip addressing questions about the company after the video.
- Who
- Pete DeJoy, current CEO; Andy Byron, former CEO; and Gwyneth Paltrow.
- What
- Astronomer CEO Pete DeJoy responded to a viral video by thanking his team and releasing a promotional clip featuring Gwyneth Paltrow.
- When
- Last week, after a video of the former CEO went viral.
- Where
- The company is US-based, and the LinkedIn post and promotional clip were online.
- Why
- To address the attention from the viral video and reaffirm the company's focus.
- Company
- Astronomer
- Current CEO
- Pete DeJoy
- Former CEO
- Andy Byron
- Spokesperson
- Gwyneth Paltrow
- Event
- Viral video