Former Astronomer IO Employee Spills Shocking New Details About Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot’s Secret Affair
The tech world is still reeling from the scandal that erupted after Astronomer IO’s CEO, Andy Byron, and Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, were caught in an intimate embrace on the infamous Coldplay Kiss Cam. The viral video, first posted on TikTok by someone believed to be an Astronomer IO employee, quickly identified the two executives and set off a firestorm of speculation and memes across social media.
The Whistleblower
But the drama didn’t stop with the video. In the days that followed, an ex-employee of Astronomer IO took to social media, leaking new details that sent the internet into overdrive. According to posts circulating on X (formerly Twitter), this former staffer claims to have worked closely with the company’s leadership team and alleges that Byron and Cabot’s affair was an “open secret” within the company. The leaker insists the relationship had been going on for months, with several employees noticing unprofessional behavior and unusual closeness during meetings.
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The ex-employee, who says they were let go under suspicious circumstances—possibly due to their knowledge of the affair—claims that internal communications, including emails and Slack messages, may exist that point to favoritism from Byron toward Cabot. These alleged messages suggest that Byron may have fast-tracked Cabot’s hiring and given her disproportionate influence over company decisions. The leaker hints that this evidence could surface soon, potentially exposing deeper breaches of workplace ethics.
Fallout and Speculation
The company’s board of directors responded swiftly to the public scandal, accepting Byron’s resignation and announcing a search for a new CEO. In an official statement, Astronomer IO reaffirmed its commitment to upholding high standards of conduct and accountability—standards that, they admitted, had recently not been met.
Meanwhile, social media users have been quick to debate the ethics of the situation. Some have called it a textbook example of poor corporate governance, while others are simply following the drama, demanding a Netflix series about the unfolding events. The internet’s detective skills are in full swing, with people digging for any trace of the alleged emails or messages.
Notably, neither Byron nor Cabot has commented publicly since their resignations. Byron’s wife, Megan Carrian, reportedly removed his last name from her social media profiles, signaling the personal toll the scandal has taken. Cabot, who is said to be recently divorced, has also gone silent.
Truth or Revenge?
Skeptics have questioned the motives of the ex-employee, suggesting that the leaks may be an attempt to settle old scores rather than reveal the truth. Without hard evidence, it’s difficult to separate fact from fiction, but the specificity of the details has kept the internet buzzing. The lack of official statements from those involved has only fueled further speculation, with some wondering if legal action or non-disclosure agreements are keeping everyone quiet.
The Bigger Picture
Beyond the gossip, the scandal has sparked important conversations about power dynamics in tech companies, especially when relationships involve the CEO and the head of HR. Some Astronomer IO employees have reportedly said they felt uncomfortable with Byron and Cabot’s closeness but were afraid to speak up for fear of retaliation.
As interim CEO Pete DeJoy tries to steady the company, the scandal continues to overshadow Astronomer IO’s work and reputation. For now, the world waits to see if more evidence will emerge—and what it might reveal about the culture at one of tech’s rising stars.
