Who is Kristin Cabot? LinkedIn profile explored as Astronomer HR’s video with the CEO at Coldplay concert goes viral

During Coldplay’s July 16 show at Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts, the Jumbotron captured a couple in an affectionate moment. It was Andy Byron, CEO of AI startup Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer, both married to different partners and holding prominent executive positions.

The video of the couple caught in an affectionate moment, and then immediately pulling away, was widely circulated on social media. Amidst this drama, Kristin Cabot's LinkedIn profile has resurfaced. This is what her bio reads:

''An influential leader and fearless change agent, I lead by example and win trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants.''

Kristin Cabot and Andy Byron caught in the 'kiss cam' drama at a Coldplay concert

When a 'kiss cam' unwittingly focused on a couple in the crowd at the Coldplay concert, a new drama unfolded. Kristin Cabot and Andy Byron of Astronomer were caught in the act. After the video went viral, social media buzzed with trolls, memes, and debates over possible office affairs and workplace ethics.

The LinkedIn profile of Kristin Cabot has also resurfaced in this drama. Her bio also mentioned that she is a people leader. The bio reads:

''I'm a passionate People leader known for building award-winning cultures from the ground up for fast-growing startups and multi-national corporations. I pride myself on creating innovative systems and processes that attract top talent, while aligning an organization’s people around its mission and values.''

It then mentions her hallmarks, which are:

''My hallmarks include successfully scaling businesses with relentless focus on company culture, and a track record of expertly managing mergers and transitions of leadership, amalgamating P&Ls, and ensuring seamless integrations.''

As the two top executives were thrust into the spotlight, the Coldplay singer Chris Martin joked about the moment during the show, and said:

''Whoa, look at these two. Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.''

As the crowd reacted and the situation seemed a bit awkward, he then followed up a few moments later, saying:

''I hope we didn’t do something bad.''

This viral 'kiss cam' moment is now dubbed #ColdplayGate and has become a topic of discussion and debate on social media. Other than a topic of gossip, the moment has raised serious questions about workplace conduct, public scrutiny, and the ethics of workplace relationships.

As per reports by Page Six, Byron’s wife reportedly removed his surname from her profile and deactivated her social media accounts after the drama at the Coldplay show. Neither Astronomer nor the company's executives have commented publicly on the situation. They have, however, disabled comments on LinkedIn and X amid the noise.

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