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Who is Andy Byron? Astronomer CEO caught having affair with HR Head at Coldplay concert

Financial Express

Financial Express · 21d ago

Who is Andy Byron? Astronomer CEO caught having affair with HR Head at Coldplay concert

At a Coldplay concert in Boston, a kiss cam moment caught Andy Byron, CEO of data startup Unicorn, Astronomer, embracing Kristin Cabot, the company’s HR chief. Both awkwardly hid when the camera panned to them, prompting Chris Martin to joke they were either having an affair or just shy. The clip rapidly went viral, garnering over 20 million views on TikTok. Social media sleuths soon identified the couple, noting Byron is married and Cabot had joined Astronomer in late 2024. Byron’s wife reportedly removed her surname from Facebook and deactivated her account amid the backlash. Neither Astronomer nor the individuals involved have issued a public statement.

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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has resigned.

The Verge

The Verge · 19d ago

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has resigned.

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has resigned after he and another executive were seen on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert. Cofounder Pete DeJoy will serve as interim CEO. Despite the incident, Astronomer, known for its DataOps solutions supporting modern analytics and AI, assures that its commitment to customers remains unchanged. The resignation follows a week of increased company visibility, overshadowing its reputation for pioneering data operations.

What to know about the CEO caught embracing an employee on the jumbtron at a Coldplay concert - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 18d ago

What to know about the CEO caught embracing an employee on the jumbtron at a Coldplay concert - The Economic Times

A Coldplay concert video showing a couple dodging a camera's spotlight went viral, identifying them as top executives from Astronomer, a tech company. This led to CEO Andy Byron's resignation amid privacy debates and scrutiny over public exposure. The event raised concerns about the erosion of privacy in public spaces and the ease with which individuals can be identified and scrutinized online, highlighting the growing impact of social media as a surveillance tool.

Concert Mania: BookMyShow, Zomato Take Legal Action Against Ticket Reselling Platforms

Inc42 · 10m ago

Concert Mania: BookMyShow, Zomato Take Legal Action Against Ticket Reselling Platforms

BookMyShow has filed a police complaint related to the reselling of tickets for the "Coldplay: Music Of The Spheres World Tour" concert. The company stated that it has no affiliation with ticket reselling platforms like Viagogo and Gigsberg, and third-party individuals who are reselling tickets for the Coldplay concert. Additionally, Zomato Live, Zomato's ticketing platform, has sent a legal notice to Viagogo for selling tickets to Diljit Dosanjh's concert.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal calls out ‘free pass’ seekers for Dua Lipa Concert | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 11m ago

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal calls out ‘free pass’ seekers for Dua Lipa Concert | Mint

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has responded to requests for free tickets to the Zomato Feeding India Concert with Dua Lipa. He stated that he will not give free passes to people who can afford to pay for them. The concert has already received 300,000 registrations and will contribute towards addressing hunger and malnutrition in India. Goyal urged everyone to buy tickets and support the cause. The concert is scheduled for November 30th in Mumbai, with pre-sale tickets available on August 27th.

BookMyShow under scanner over Coldplay tickets row: all you need to know

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

BookMyShow under scanner over Coldplay tickets row: all you need to know

- BookMyShow, an entertainment ticketing platform, received a second summons from Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) regarding irregularities in ticket sales for the Coldplay concert. - The CEO of BookMyShow's parent company, Ashish Hemrajani, failed to appear for the summons, while the COO, Anil Makhija, met with officials. - Allegations were made against BookMyShow for black market ticket sales and using bots to control ticket sales. - Fans expressed anger and demanded more transparency in ticket sales for big events, causing outrage on social media. - BookMyShow issued statements urging fans to purchase tickets through official channels, implemented a queuing system, and filed a police complaint about counterfeit ticket sales.

Morgan Stanley's Chairman James Gorman to step down after transforming the bank

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Morgan Stanley's Chairman James Gorman to step down after transforming the bank

James Gorman, the executive chairman of Morgan Stanley, is set to step down at the end of the year. Gorman, who served as CEO for 14 years, played a significant role in transforming the bank into a formidable wealth management powerhouse. His successor, Ted Pick, has already undergone a successful transition, and key executives Andy Saperstein and Dan Simkowitz have been retained. This follows recent succession plan updates from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.

Amazon adds AI expert Andrew Ng to board as GenAI race heats up

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Amazon adds AI expert Andrew Ng to board as GenAI race heats up

Amazon has added Andrew Ng, the former head of AI projects at Google and Baidu, to its board as competition grows among tech giants in AI. Amazon's cloud unit is feeling pressure from Microsoft's early partnership with OpenAI and integration of AI technology into Azure. The appointment comes alongside job cuts at Amazon and CEO Andy Jassy's commitment to lower costs. Ng, an AI expert, is also an adjunct professor at Stanford University and runs AI venture studio and learning firms.

Amazon employees criticise CEO Andy Jassy after admitting AI will replace jobs in future - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Amazon employees criticise CEO Andy Jassy after admitting AI will replace jobs in future - The Economic Times

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced that the company's corporate workforce will shrink over the next few years due to efficiency gains from AI, according to a recent memo. This announcement led to backlash from employees, who criticized Jassy's leadership and expressed concern over the increased reliance on AI. Employees were unhappy about the potential job losses. Meanwhile, Amazon also froze its retail hiring budget amid shifts in workforce and technology strategies.

National Investment and Infrastructure Fund appoints former Actis exec as MD & CEO

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

National Investment and Infrastructure Fund appoints former Actis exec as MD & CEO

The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has appointed Sanjiv Aggarwal, former Asia head for energy investments at private equity firm Actis, as its managing director and CEO. Aggarwal will assume his new role on 1 February and take over from interim head Rajiv Dhar. NIIF is a quasi-sovereign fund of the Indian government and focuses on investing in infrastructure and other sectors. Aggarwal's appointment comes after the exit of the former MD and CEO Sujoy Bose, who stepped down in September 2022.

After receiving flak for 'laying off' employees under work stress, YesMadam claims no one was fired

YourStory

YourStory · 8m ago

After receiving flak for 'laying off' employees under work stress, YesMadam claims no one was fired

YesMadam, a services marketplace, denies firing employees for being stressed at work after a LinkedIn post went viral. The post shared a screenshot of an email from the company's HR manager stating that employees who reported high stress levels in an internal survey would be let go. YesMadam clarified that employees were given a break to rest and recharge, and announced the launch of a corporate program called 'Happy 2 Heal', offering head massages and spa sessions at the workplace. The company will also introduce a 'De-Stress Leave' policy with six paid leave days annually and complimentary spa sessions at home.

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