Andy Byron, the CEO of tech company Astronomer valued at over a billion dollars, is being investigated by his own organization following the viral spread of a video showing him kissing Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert. The unexpected “kiss cam” moment during the performance at Gillette Stadium on July 17th was initially meant to let the band’s lead sing about fans in his ‘Jumbotron Song.’
Yet, this snapshot raises queries concerning office etiquette, potential unfaithfulness, and leadership responsibility.
Concert cringe goes corporate
As an over-the-moon fanatic, I can’t help but talk about the viral moment that took over TikTok and Instagram like wildfire! It was during Coldplay’s performance when the camera caught Byron and Cabot locking lips, sending them both pale as a ghost. Chris Martin tried to lighten the mood with an awkward joke, “Either they’re in a secret relationship or they just really don’t like being in the spotlight,” right after Byron hid behind a barrier and Cabot shielded her face.
The video that Grace, who attended the concert, recorded and shared, has now become incredibly popular on TikTok, with millions of views. This video sparked a significant online buzz, particularly when Megan, Byron’s spouse, unexpectedly deactivated her Facebook account.
According to Page Six, she deleted her last name and cleaned up her account right before it was deactivated, fueling more rumors about what happened afterwards.
Astronomer responds: ‘Conduct and accountability’
On a Friday, it was officially announced that an in-house investigation is being conducted regarding Byron’s behavior. The company stated on LinkedIn and X: “Our leaders should embody high standards for both conduct and responsibility.” They further clarified that the Board of Directors is currently engaged in this active examination.
Additionally, they made it clear that Alyssa Stoddard, an employee, wasn’t present at the gathering, and any claims attributed to Byron were false. Regardless of the public uproar, Byron has yet to provide a formal comment on the matter.
The lack of response from him, combined with widespread rumors, persists in creating a whirlwind of questions regarding the astronomer’s work environment and leadership behavior, as more inquiries pile up.
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2025-07-19 10:22