Jamie Beaton
Jamie Beaton is the co-founder and CEO of Crimson Education, an education consultancy and online learning platform that aims to help students gain admission to top universities worldwide. Under his leadership, Crimson has expanded its offerings significantly, recently acquiring Being AI’s school in Takapuna, which marks a strategic move towards a hybrid education model combining physical and online learning. Beaton's vision for education emphasizes accessibility and personalized learning pathways for students globally.
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Jamie Beaton is the chief executive of Crimson Education.
Why Auckland students are so dominant among top secondary school scholarship winners
New Zealand· 2026-03-01
Jamie Beaton is the co-founder and chief executive of Crimson Education, a company valued at $1 billion that helps students navigate the admissions process for Ivy League institutions.
Education Unicorn: Jamie Beaton’s Crimson closing in on $1b in salesNew Zealand· 2025-07-31Crimson Education co-founder Jamie Beaton, whose company was valued at more than $1b in a capital raise last November.
NBR Rich List: Who are the wealthiest people in New Zealand?New Zealand· 2025-06-08
Jamie Beaton co-founded Crimson Education, a company that coaches secondary students who want to get into a top university.
Trump’s war on Harvard: Ex-Rangitoto student is twice in the gun as current Chinese studentNew Zealand· 2025-06-01
Jamie Beaton is the founder of Crimson Education and has expressed concerns about the impact of Trump's policies on Harvard.
Jamie Beaton’s message for students caught in Trump’s war on Harvard; TIN’s Greg Shanahan shoots for his own tech export revenue – Tech InsiderNew Zealand· 2025-05-30
Jamie Beaton speaks out strongly in favour of an under-16 ban.
Survey reveals nuances of support for under 16 social media ban; lawyer shares his ‘AI horror story’ – Tech InsiderNew Zealand· 2025-05-21
Jamie Beaton, co-founder of Crimson Education, has been appointed Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Auckland to teach lessons in founding a billion-dollar business.
On The Up: Crimson Education co-founder Jamie Beaton to teach lessons in founding a billion-dollar business at University of AucklandNew Zealand· 2025-05-19
Jamie Beaton’s Crimson acquired Being AI’s school in Takapuna.
Jamie Beaton’s Crimson acquires Being AI’s school in Takapuna, reveals more bricks-and-mortar plansNew Zealand· 2025-05-01
