A lighthearted kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert had serious consequences for Andy Byron, now former CEO of tech company Astronomer. During the show, the camera landed on Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot. Byron awkwardly ducked away while Cabot looked flustered. Coldplay’s Chris Martin joked, “Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy.”
The clip went viral on TikTok, gaining over 100 million views and sparking parodies—including one by the Philadelphia Phillies. Though Byron and Cabot didn’t comment, Byron resigned shortly after.
Sources say the relationship raised ethical concerns. Tiger Woods, an early investor, reportedly cut ties with Astronomer, citing “a commitment to workplace integrity.”
Astronomer confirmed Byron’s immediate departure but gave no further details. Some online brushed off the moment as harmless, but others criticized the public display of a CEO involved with a subordinate.
Cabot’s status with the company is unclear, but the incident has triggered wider debate on professionalism, power dynamics, and corporate image. What began as a joke ended with serious fallout for Astronomer—and Byron.
