Kiss Cam Sparks Scandal
What looked like a viral kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot turned into confirmation of an alleged affair—for Andy’s wife.
Quiet Investigation
Suspecting misconduct, she gathered a 17-page dossier with “budget changes, internal policy shifts favoring Kristin, and calendar entries.” After the footage went public, Kristin “vanished from internal communications.”
Fallout at Astronomer
The board launched an ethics investigation, suspending Kristin and freezing her accounts. The scandal shook the company’s leadership.
Divorce with a Twist
In a bold divorce filing, Andy’s wife demanded “stock options, bonuses, and perks” gained during the affair, claiming they were part of the marital estate. Her calm, strategic approach won employee support, reframing the scandal as “a narrative of empowerment and justice.” As Andy’s influence collapsed, she emerged as a symbol of strength.
