In an unexpected turn of events, Kristin Cabot, the chief people officer at tech startup Astronomer, has stepped down after a viral moment at a Coldplay concert. The clip, which was widely shared online, shows Cabot embracing her colleague Andy Byron, the firm's CEO, before the two attempted to duck out of sight from the camera.
Lead singer Chris Martin humorously commented on the situation, joking about the nature of the embrace, and quickly, the clip gained millions of views and became a meme sensation. Following this incident, Astronomer announced it would investigate the matter, which led to Byron's suspension and eventual resignation just days later.
With the media frenzy surrounding the incident, co-founder Pete DeJoy has taken over as the new interim CEO. He acknowledged the overwhelming attention the scenario has drawn and is looking to keep the company's progress steady as they navigate this unexpected fame.
Lead singer Chris Martin humorously commented on the situation, joking about the nature of the embrace, and quickly, the clip gained millions of views and became a meme sensation. Following this incident, Astronomer announced it would investigate the matter, which led to Byron's suspension and eventual resignation just days later.
With the media frenzy surrounding the incident, co-founder Pete DeJoy has taken over as the new interim CEO. He acknowledged the overwhelming attention the scenario has drawn and is looking to keep the company's progress steady as they navigate this unexpected fame.
