Byron has since resigned, the company announced Saturday, and Astronomer’s cofounder and chief product officer Pete DeJoy is now serving as interim CEO.

However, the company's rush to the limelight for its executives' behavior has sparked conversations over Jumbotron usage and ethical corporate behavior.

Software developer Astronomer says former Chief Executive Officer Andy Byron resigned amid controversy following his attendance at a recent Coldplay concert.

In a statement released Friday, the Astronomer said that its Board of Directors launched a “formal investigation” into the incident, and that a decision on Byron’s future at the company would come “v...