A bombshell scandal has erupted at Astronomer.io, a Cincinnati-based data orchestration company, exposing a forbidden affair between former CEO Andy Byron and former Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot. The shocking revelation, detailed in a viral YouTube video titled “Astronomer IO Ex-employee Leaks New Details About Andy Byron Kristin Cabot’s Affair” on July 20, 2025, has sent shockwaves through the tech industry. An anonymous ex-employee’s claim—“They liked doing it in the office”—has fueled a firestorm, leaving fans and investors stunned.

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The drama unfolded during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium on July 16, 2025, when a kiss-cam captured Byron and Cabot in an intimate moment, as reported by mediaglobal.info. The jumbotron moment, amplified by Chris Martin’s playful remark, “Oh, look at these two,” went viral on TikTok and X, amassing 45 million views. Social media sleuths identified Byron, married with two children, and Cabot, recently wed to Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot, sparking outrage. The ex-employee’s leak alleged a nine-month affair, with the pair favoring office encounters, supported by unverified text messages claiming Byron paid for Cabot’s silence.

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron reportedly apologized publicly, but whether it's genuine or not, the damage has already been done and he can't escape the scrutiny of social media | Marca

Astronomer.io, valued at $1.3 billion after a May 2025 Series D round, faced immediate fallout. The board launched an investigation on July 18, placing both on leave. Byron resigned the next day, followed by Cabot on July 24, with co-founder Pete DeJoy stepping in as interim CEO, per mediaglobal.info. Employees expressed betrayal on Reddit, with one post stating, “An HR chief breaking ethics is a gut punch.” X users piled on, with memes like “Astronomer’s new slogan: Data and Drama” gaining traction.

The scandal raises questions about workplace ethics and power dynamics. Cabot, tasked with upholding company policies, and Byron, a seasoned executive from Lacework and Cybereason, have drawn scrutiny for their conduct. Investors, including Salesforce Ventures, worry about reputational damage, as searches for Astronomer spiked, per Axios. The affair’s exposure, coupled with Byron’s threats to sue Chris Martin, has turned a private indiscretion into a public spectacle.

As Astronomer.io navigates the fallout, the tech world watches closely. The ex-employee’s claims, while unverified, have ignited a broader conversation about accountability, with X posts like, “This is why startups need stricter oversight.” Byron and Cabot’s careers hang in the balance, while the company strives to refocus on its data orchestration mission. This scandal, blending corporate intrigue and viral exposure, proves that in the digital age, no secret stays hidden for long.