Crimson’s Growth and Edtech Innovation with Jamie Beaton
From NZ Tech Podcast by Paul Spain
March 24, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 781
About this episode
Jamie Beaton discusses Crimson Education's growth and innovations in the edtech space.
Host Paul Spain is joined by Jamie Beaton, co-founder and CEO of Crimson Education. Jamie shares updates on Crimson’s impressive growth over the past five years, from expanding their core mission of getting students into the world’s top universities, to launching new ventures like the fully accredited Crimson Global Academy and New Zealand’s innovative Aotearoa Infinite Academy charter school. The conversation digs into the role of AI and technology in modern education, how Crimson leverages AI to enhance student learning, streamline visa applications, and empower teachers. You’ll also hear about Crimson’s recent acquisitions, the evolution of their own tech stack, and practical strategies for students to manage digital distractions. Thanks to our Partners One NZ, Workday, 2degrees, Spark, Fortinet and Gorilla Technology
People in this episode
Host: Paul Spain
Guest: Jamie Beaton
Topics covered
- education technology
- AI in education
- student learning
- digital distractions
- university admissions
- business growth
Keywords
- Crimson Education
- AI
- education
- student learning
- digital distractions
- university admissions
- tech stack
Sponsors
One NZ, Workday, 2degrees, Spark, Fortinet, Gorilla Technology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Crimson Education, Crimson Global Academy, Aotearoa Infinite Academy
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