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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns After Viral Kiss Cam Video With Colleague Sparks Investigation
Andy Byron, the CEO of Boston-based AI and DataOps startup Astronomer, has resigned following the fallout from a viral video that showed him in a close embrace with Kristin Cabot, the company's Chief People Officer. The incident, which occurred during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium on July 17, was captured on the venue’s kiss cam and broadcasted on the jumbotron, where the two were seen in an affectionate moment. Byron, who is married, quickl
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns After Viral Kiss Cam Video With Colleague Sparks Investigation
Andy Byron, the CEO of Boston-based AI and DataOps startup Astronomer, has resigned following the fallout from a viral video that showed him in a close embrace with Kristin Cabot, the company's Chief People Officer. The incident, which occurred during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium on July 17, was captured on the venue’s kiss cam and broadcasted on the jumbotron, where the two were seen in an affectionate moment. Byron, who is married, quickl
Meet IIT Grad Sachin Katti, Intel’s New AI and Tech Head
From a humble beginning in Belagavi, Karnataka to the top echelons of global tech, Sachin Katti’s story is one of academic brilliance, relentless innovation, and impactful leadership. Now named Intel’s Chief Technology Officer and Chief AI Officer, Katti is at the forefront of the company’s transformation during a time of massive restructuring. His appointment reflects Intel’s renewed emphasis on artificial intelligence, not as a suppor
Meet IIT Grad Sachin Katti, Intel’s New AI and Tech Head
From a humble beginning in Belagavi, Karnataka to the top echelons of global tech, Sachin Katti’s story is one of academic brilliance, relentless innovation, and impactful leadership. Now named Intel’s Chief Technology Officer and Chief AI Officer, Katti is at the forefront of the company’s transformation during a time of massive restructuring. His appointment reflects Intel’s renewed emphasis on artificial intelligence, not as a suppor
Google Paid $100M to Keep Neal Mohan From Joining X
In a revelation that underscores just how crucial Neal Mohan is to Google’s long-term strategy, it was disclosed in a recent podcast with entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath that Google once paid Mohan a staggering $100 million in stock to stop him from leaving for Twitter. This high-stakes retention move occurred back in 2011, at a time when Twitter (now X) was aggressively pursuing top-tier talent to lead its product team, and had approached Mohan for the position of Chief Product Officer.
Google Paid $100M to Keep Neal Mohan From Joining X
In a revelation that underscores just how crucial Neal Mohan is to Google’s long-term strategy, it was disclosed in a recent podcast with entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath that Google once paid Mohan a staggering $100 million in stock to stop him from leaving for Twitter. This high-stakes retention move occurred back in 2011, at a time when Twitter (now X) was aggressively pursuing top-tier talent to lead its product team, and had approached Mohan for the position of Chief Product Officer.









