During a Coldplay concert, a surprising kiss cam moment featuring Andy Byron, CEO of data startup Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the firm’s Chief People Officer, set social media abuzz.
As Coldplay performed live, the stadium kiss cam zoomed in on Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, appearing close and affectionate. Their senior executive roles at the same company quickly made the clip go viral.
Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin commented, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.” Byron ducked behind a barrier; Cabot covered her face — fueling speculation online.
Andy Byron is the CEO of Astronomer, a New York-based data software company. Expert in enterprise software, Leads Astro, a platform built for managing Apache Airflow workflows, Lives with wife and two kids
Astronomer’s valuation (Series D, May 2025): $1.2B–$1.3B, Byron’s equity stake: Estimated 1–5%, Net worth estimated between $20 million and $70 million
Chief People Officer, Astronomer Graduate of Gettysburg College Known for her work in diversity hiring, employee engagement, and HR tech Former roles at Neo4j, Proofpoint, and ObserveIT Based in Boston
Despite the viral moment, no official statements have been released by Byron or Cabot. The incident remains one of the most talked-about moments from Coldplay’s Boston tour.