Tech tycoon Andy Byron has suddenly found himself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons — and it’s all thanks to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and a very unfortunate “kiss cam” moment.
Byron, the CEO of high-flying software company Astronomer, was thrust into the limelight when he appeared on the big screen mid-cuddle with a colleague during a Coldplay concert in Boston, Massachusetts.
The jaw-dropping moment came on Wednesday night when cameras zoomed in on Byron — who is reportedly married — and his companion Kristin Cabot, as the pair appeared wrapped in each other’s arms.
Chris Martin didn’t miss a beat, quipping: “Oh look at these two,” as the crowd cheered. But Byron and Cabot weren’t so thrilled. TikTok footage shows the duo hurriedly shielding their faces once they realised they were on display to thousands of fans.
The clip has since gone viral, racking up thousands of shares on TikTok and X, leaving social media users stunned and sparking a frenzy of speculation.
Who is Andy Byron?
Byron is the chief executive of Astronomer, a booming data infrastructure firm said to be worth more than $1.3 billion (£1 billion). He’s held the role since July 2023, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Before joining Astronomer, he was involved in several tech-focused ventures, with a strong track record in growing enterprise tools and building global teams. Until now, Byron had remained relatively under the radar — outside of tech circles, at least.
And who is Kristin Cabot?
Cabot has served as Astronomer’s Chief People Officer for the past nine months. Her LinkedIn profile – which lists her second surname as Thornby in brackets – describes her as someone who earns “trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants.”
Whether that trust now extends to social media users is another matter entirely.
Neither Byron nor Cabot has commented on the footage.