Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot faced a viral embarrassment after being flashed on the jumbotron at a Coldplay concert, leaving fans questioning their relationship. The embarrassing moment occurred on July 16 when Byron had his hands around Cabot’s waist before ducking out of sight as her employee tried to hide her face from the camera.
Byron joined Astronomer in 2023 and had previously worked at Lacework. When he announced Cabot’s hiring in November 2024, he praised her exceptional leadership skills and fit for the role. However, after the concert incident, many are left wondering if their relationship is legitimate or if they’re just trying to hide something.
CEO Andy Byron has since distanced himself from the controversy, stating that he was no longer involved with the company by 2022. He also claimed not to listen to Coldplay and said he wouldn’t attend any of their concerts. However, when asked by a sarcastic follower if he had ever attended a Coldplay concert, he replied positively.
The incident has garnered millions of views on social media, with commentary from celebrities such as Chrissy Teigen and Bethenny Frankel. Astronomer’s press release stated that its goal is to “empower your team to build, run, and observe data pipelines that just work” but the company’s reputation took a hit after the embarrassing moment.
Source: https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/astronomer-founder-addresses-andy-byron-kiss-cam-controversy