Two tech executives, Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, of AI firm Astronomer, found themselves in a viral PR nightmare after avoiding the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert. Cabot, the company's Chief People Officer, and Byron, the CEO, were caught on camera in a close embrace before quickly concealing their faces. The incident, captured and shared online, has sparked discussions about workplace relationships and optics in tech.
What started as a playful concert tradition turned into a viral PR nightmare for two tech executives—one of whom oversees HR.At Coldplay’s July 16 show at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, the venue’s kiss cam panned to a couple mid-embrace. But instead of leaning in for a kiss, the man ducked out of the frame while the woman turned her back to the camera—drawing instant suspicion from the crowd.
The two had been spotted on camera locked in a close embrace before scrambling to conceal their faces when they realized they were being broadcast.The moment drew added attention because Byron had publicly praised Cabot when she joined the company in November 2024, calling her "a proven leader" and highlighting her background in talent management and company culture during growth phases.
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