Most people in the United States have never heard of the company Astronomer before Thursday, July 17, but they quickly learned it's an AI-centric firm in New York led by CEO Andy Byron. The CEO of the company valued at more than $1 billion was spotted hugging a woman later identified as Kristin

B efore being caught in the arms of married Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, the company’s HR chief, Kristin Cabot, boasted that she “wins trust” of CEOs. “An influential leader and fearless change agent, I lead by example and win trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants,” she wrote via her LinkedIn bio.

Astronomer's CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot sparked scandal at a Coldplay show with an HR colleague seemingly present

Before she was embroiled in a social media controversy involving a Coldplay concert, Kristin Cabot opened up about her music interests. Turns out, the "people" leader was a heavy metal fan, at least historically.

TECH CEO Andy Byron had gushed about hiring HR chief Kristin Cabot months before they were coat cuddling at a Coldplay gig. Byron and Cabot were left red-faced as they flashed up on a big screen

Astronomer's hiring announcement for Kristin Cabot was deleted amid rumors of an affair with CEO Andy Byron seen at a Coldplay concert

Kristin was seen in an unexpected Jumbotron moment at a Coldplay concert in the arms of her boss, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, in July 2025.

What was meant to be a magical night filled with love and music at a Coldplay concert has turned into a corporate scandal that's making waves in the tech world. In front of more th

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught on kiss cam with colleague Kristin Cabot during a Coldplay concert. The video spread rapidly on social media, drawing attention to Byron’s marriage with Megan Kerrigan and sparking public criticism.