Astronomer CEO Grateful He Wasn’t Caught at a Green Day Concert
- Chadwick Dolgos

- Jul 18
- 2 min read
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, whose alleged affair with the company's chief human resources officer Kristin Cabot was captured on a kiss cam during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium, spoke to reporters about the viral incident.
Byron acknowledged the public exposure but emphasized a silver lining in the situation.
The moment unfolded when Coldplay frontman Chris Martin spotted the pair on the jumbotron and quipped that they appeared to be having an affair, unaware that the comment aligned with reality.
Byron explained that both he and Cabot are married to other people, and the footage quickly spread across social media platforms, leading to widespread scrutiny of their professional relationship at Astronomer, a data orchestration company valued at over a billion dollars.
The video showed the couple embracing before they realized they were on screen, prompting awkward reactions from the audience.
Astronomer has since issued a statement confirming an internal review of the matter, though details remain limited.
"I appreciate the concern from everyone involved," Byron told reporters at The Washington Wick. "This has been a challenging time for my family and the team."
Company insiders noted that workplace policies at Astronomer prohibit romantic relationships between executives and subordinates to avoid conflicts of interest.
The incident has sparked discussions about ethics in corporate leadership, particularly in tech firms where progressive values are often promoted publicly.
"But let's keep perspective here," Byron added. "At least I wasn't caught cheating at a Green Day concert."
Employees at Astronomer have expressed surprise at the revelation, given the company's emphasis on transparency and inclusivity in its culture. The affair's exposure highlights tensions between personal conduct and professional image in high-profile roles.
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