She’s led people teams at top tech firms, built a career on empathy and leadership, and proudly blasts heavy metal from her Maine roots—but none of that is what had the internet buzzing this week.

A viral TikTok from a recent Coldplay concert has thrust Astronomer’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, into the spotlight after an awkward kiss cam moment with CEO Andy Byron sparked widespread speculation. The clip, filmed at Gillette Stadium on July 16, shows Byron with his arms wrapped around Cabot just before both abruptly ducked out of view when they realized they were on the big screen.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin commented live, joking, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”

Internet sleuths quickly identified the pair, and the video has since prompted intense online commentary—not just about their relationship, but about Cabot herself.

Here’s what we know about Kristin Cabot:

1. A Respected Tech Exec
   Cabot recently joined Astronomer as Chief People Officer. She previously led teams at Neo4j and was known for her people-first leadership. Her LinkedIn has since been deactivated.
2. Divorced Mom
   The New York Post reports that she is divorced with one child and keeps her personal life private.
3. Empathy-Led Leadership
   Cabot is known for connecting with employees across all levels. “If you give people the time to listen, there are connections to be made,” she once said.
4. Maine Native & Metalhead
   Raised in Maine, she credits her love of heavy metal to her long-haired childhood friends—a fact that’s delighted new fans.
5. Staying Focused
   Despite the viral attention, Cabot remained focused on her work, recently posting (before deleting her account) about hiring efforts at Astronomer.

Meanwhile, digital sleuths also discovered that Andy Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, removed “Byron” from her name and deleted her social media after the video went viral.

In just a few seconds of unexpected screen time, Cabot’s private world collided with internet fame—reminding us how fast a quiet life can become a public story.

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