India, July 18 -- After a viral video showed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron embracing his HR chief Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert, the company co-founder and former CEO has distanced himself from the controversy now being called "ColdplayGate".

Taking to X, Ry Walker clarified that he was no longer involved with the company. "For those asking - I'm no longer involved in @astronomerio - yes, I was co-founder and early CEO - not on the team or board since 2022, and have no information on ColdplayGate," he wrote.

The founder also poked fun at the CEO, who was allegedly caught cheating on his wife, in a post by an angel investor who shared the viral video of the CEO and said, "This is why we passed on the seed round."

The investor clarifie...