Astronomer Launches Investigation Into CEO Andy Byron And HR Chief Following Awkward 'Kiss Cam' Moment
By Jacquez Printup on July 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM EDT

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his alleged mistress, Kristin Cabot, have found themselves in a world of trouble since being spotted at a Coldplay concert, and it doesn't seem to be ending any time soon. According to a message shared on the company's social media pages, they've officially launched an investigation into the matter and stated that they will share an update with the public soon.
CEO Andy Byron Is Under Investigation By His Company After Awkward 'Kiss Cam' Moment With HR Chief Went Viral
Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability.
The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional… pic.twitter.com/rfrAQ5bygy
— Astronomer (@astronomerio) July 18, 2025
The Blast covered the news yesterday. Essentially, Byron, the CEO of an open-source technology company, and Cabot, the company's HR chief, were caught on the "kiss cam" at a recent Coldplay concert.
However, instead of embracing the moment and displaying their love for one another when the camera landed on them, Byron, who is married, ducked down behind a fixture. At the same time, Cabot covered her face and turned her body away from the camera.
Coldplay's lead singer, Chris Martin, could sense the trouble in the air, joking, "Oh, what ... either they're having an affair or they're very shy."
The awkward moment of Byron and Cabot has since gone viral on social media, prompting their company, Astronomer, to launch an official investigation into their alleged relationship.
Astronomer Shares Official Statement About Investigation After Coldplay Concert Moment Sparks Intense Reactions

“Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability,” the company said across its social media platforms on Friday, July 18. “The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.”
The company also addressed different claims that state another Astronomer employee, Ayssa Stoddard, was present during the Coldplay concert, adding, "... no other employees were in the video."
They also declared that Byron has "not put out any statement" despite reports confirming he has.
Byron And Cabot Share Questionable Statements In An Official Press Release

According to Men's Journal, Byron, whose previous employment history includes high-level leadership positions at companies such as Fuze and BMC Software, has been with Astronomer since 2023.
Cabot was appointed to her position as Chief People Officer in November 2024. At the time, Byron boasted about her "exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management [and] employee management."
Byron continued, calling Cabot a "proven leader at multiple growth-stage companies" and highlighting her "passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces."
Cabot also commented on her new position in November, saying, “I prefer to think of my role as people strategy versus traditional human resources, as the real magic happens when you align the people strategy with the business strategy."
She continued, “There are plenty of companies out there where a leadership team doesn’t recognize the value that a strong people leader and people team can bring to a company. It’s not just about benefits or catered lunches. There’s so much more to it, and I was energized in my conversations with Andy and the Astronomer leadership team about the opportunities that exist here.”
Social Media Users React To Byron And Cabot's Coldplay Fiasco
All I know is that Andy Byron's wife played the best hand by hiring Chris Martin and Coldplay as Private Detectives to catch her cheating spouse. Well played 👏👏👏. https://t.co/j3Y7QR0cHk pic.twitter.com/J0lKRHuVXk
— Amy Lynn🐇💀 (@AmyLynnStL) July 18, 2025
Following the clip of Byron and Cabot at the Coldplay concert going viral, users have been quick to share their reactions to the drama.
"Dear Andy Byron — You are not a victim," one user wrote. "You were in public. No one pointed a camera into your living room."
Someone else wrote, "If you didn't want to get exposed, don't cheat."
A third user said that had the couple acted "normally," the clip wouldn't have gone viral.
Netizens Continue To Share Reactions To Byron And Cabot's Alleged Affair Being Exposed
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Over on Instagram, the reactions continued, with one writing, "I hope everyone who cheats gets this type of coverage."
Another wrote, "I really feel sorry for this man's wife and children."
"Caught cheating at a concert you coulda brought your girl to," a third person commented. "Now that's COLD... play."
Other users joked that Byron was "at work today looking for a new planet to move to," while another said, "They planned to keep it hidden, but then God had different plans."
"Ruined their marriages, ruined their careers, ruined their image," another noted.