Kristin Cabot, a former HR executive at the technology company Astronomer, has publicly stated that the firm's ex-CEO, Andy Byron, misled her prior to a kiss cam segment at a Coldplay concert that subsequently went viral. The incident, which occurred in 2025, showed Cabot and Byron being filmed on the stadium's kiss cam during the concert.
In recent statements, Cabot claims Byron presented the video segment as a planned, company-related promotional opportunity for Astronomer. She alleges she was not informed it would be a spontaneous "kiss cam" moment typically used to prompt couples to kiss. The video spread widely on social media following the event.
Andy Byron, who stepped down as CEO of Astronomer in late 2025, has not issued a public response to Cabot's specific allegations regarding the incident. Astronomer, a data analytics firm, has also not commented on the claims made by its former employee.
The viral moment brought unexpected public attention to both individuals and the company. Cabot's decision to speak out highlights ongoing discussions about workplace boundaries and conduct in corporate settings.
