How Internet thinks Megan Kerrigan Byron could secure millions in alimony after divorce from Astronomer CEO Andy Byron

Andy Byron, the CEO of unicorn tech firm Astronomer, and his Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, found themselves in the heart of a media and social media storm after being captured together in a viral “Kiss Cam” moment at a Coldplay concert in July 2025. The playful but intimate encounter, complete with pointed remarks from the band’s frontman Chris Martin and a rapid-fire cycle of speculation on social networks, instantly shifted focus from the startup’s skyrocketing growth to the personal lives of its top executives.

The controversy deepened as online sleuths quickly noted changes in Megan Kerrigan Byron’s social media presence, including the removal of “Byron” from her profiles and the disappearance of her Facebook account, strong signals of significant marital distress if not pending separation.

Andy Byron is at the summit of his field as the CEO of Astronomer, a data infrastructure company now valued well above $1 billion. While his specific net worth isn’t publicly documented, as the leader of a unicorn startup he likely commands a substantial salary—well into the seven-figure range annually—plus bonuses and a meaningful equity stake. This places him among the highest-paid executives in the Ohio tech scene.

Megan Kerrigan Byron, for her part, is a respected educator currently serving as Associate Director of the Lower School and The Hope Graham Program Admissions at Bancroft School in Massachusetts. Her salary reflects her professional achievement but is a fraction of Andy’s CEO compensation. The couple have two children and, by all indications, built a life of financial stability and comfort based largely on Andy’s executive career trajectory.

For Megan Kerrigan Byron, the prospects of a substantial settlement are strong if a divorce is pursued. Given the likely length of the marriage, her considerably lower earning power, and the CEO-level income, Megan could expect both ongoing spousal support and a share of accumulated marital assets—from savings and property to any stock or equity that was acquired and vested during the marriage. Courts generally seek to ensure the lower-earning spouse can maintain a comparable standard of living and provide stability for minor children, which is especially pertinent here.

Without any publicly available evidence of a prenuptial agreement, and assuming standard equitable distribution under New York law, it is highly plausible that Megan could see alimony and/or asset settlements well into the millions, far outpacing what she might otherwise achieve independently. Custody of their children could increase the figure further, not only in child support but in the overall structuring of family financial support.

If Megan pursues a divorce and claims alimony, several core considerations will shape the size and structure of any possible settlement—particularly under New York law, where they are presumed to reside. The most important factors include the length of the marriage, disparity in earning potential, the lifestyle the couple shared, each party’s contribution to the household and marriage (including career sacrifices or support), and the needs and custody arrangements for their children.

The very public nature of the scandal could indirectly influence negotiations, as reputational harm and emotional distress—though not direct legal causes for compensation in New York’s “no fault” context—often factor into mediated or privately settled agreements, especially for high-profile couples.

Past tech industry divorces offer instructive parallels. In perhaps the most famous recent example, MacKenzie Scott received a historic $38 billion in Amazon stock from Jeff Bezos—albeit with no formal alimony, given their massive asset base and an amicable split.

Elon Musk’s divorce settlements with Talulah Riley, in contrast, reportedly included alimony and payouts in the $16-20 million range, even in much shorter marriages. While neither Andy Byron nor Megan approach those stratospheric fortunes, the precedent is clear: when a major wealth gap exists, and especially where children and public scrutiny are involved, multi-million-dollar arrangements are not uncommon for upper-echelon tech executives.