TEAM

Rampworth is a collective of independents. We all have our own areas of passion and that’s reflected in our individual practices, but we aligned on one thing… it’s our job to help you maximize value by helping leaders keep their thinking ahead of the change-curve to both avoid risk and execute on the most compelling opportunities. All of our engagements are customized, but 2 things remain constant:
1. We have a clear focus on driving enterprise value (because hey… worth more is much more compelling then worthless)
2. We all-in on building alignment and keeping it through the twists, turns & pivots that are par for the course with an agile approach.

Christopher Ford
Ever have an idea and wonder where it could go? Ever see a problem that needs solving but struggle to connect the dots? Some of the most important work an innovator does is to hone in on a problem worth solving, envision a compelling solution and figure out how to get everyone else to become believers.

I’ve spent over 20 years in the Health IT industry helping teams to do precisely that. I have a passion and talent for taking whatever starting point someone has, imagining the really big idea, and figuring out how to bring it to life. My focus on transformative innovation for health and wellness has led me to work with startups to enterprises in the public and private sectors, globally, covering a spectrum of health and wellness solutions. 

It takes a village to bring a great idea to life, and along the way I’ve worn technology, product, and executive hats, always building a collaborative environment that nurtures innovation and drives results.  

 How can I help you change the world? ( christopher@rampworth.com )

Lorne Friesen

I help organizations elevate care by designing and operating innovative integrated practices.

Are you a healthcare leader grappling with transformative forces like AI, aging populations, workforce challenges, and economic pressures? You should be… driven by generative AI, the healthcare industry is evolving rapidly, creating unprecedented opportunities and significant risks. In this fast-paced environment, a clear, agile strategy is essential. As the saying goes, “Strategy without execution is a dream. Execution without strategy is chaos.”

With over 35 years of experience in healthcare as a practitioner, leader and consultant, I’ve seen how disruptive forces are reshaping the landscape. At Rampworth, I work with an exceptional team to help leaders navigate these complexities. We empower organizations to seize opportunities and avoid pitfalls by bridging the gap between daily operational demands and long-term strategic goals.

Beyond work, I’m grateful to live in the beautiful Comox Valley, BC, with my wife Glenda. When I’m not helping to shape the future of healthcare, I can be found hiking or skiing in the mountains, paddling outrigger canoes, or sailing the beautiful coastal waters.

Interested in exploring how I can help your organization elevate care? ( lorne@rampworth.com )

John McDonald
I help leaders align on what success looks like and how to tell their story in the most compelling way possible.

Transformative leaders cut through the noise to identify compelling opportunities, and they find a way to convince people to give them the resources they need to bring their vision to life. It's the innovators super-power and I'm on a mission to help put that power in the hands of purpose-driven leaders everywhere (startup & enterprise).

If I have a super-power, it’s distilling complexity into a simple / compelling story (but I’m also pretty good at helping leadership teams shed noise and get aligned on how to maximize value (and defend it). As we enter the AI-era, this may be more important than ever.
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ANCIENT HISTORY - I'm a seasoned entrepreneur, having built and sold 3 companies and co-led 2 multi-national turnarounds.  Along the way I’ve raised capital in almost every way possible (bootstrapped :: angel :: strategic :: venture :: public) worked in multiple sectors (clean-tech ::: health tech :: web-3 :: prop-tech :: call-ctr etc.) on multiple continents (4) all of which leads me to a global viewpoint, a first-principles approach and a deep conviction that value capture does not happen by accident… it takes a strategy. 

How can I help you maximize value + impact? ( jmcdonald@rampworth.com )

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Eric Wen
A Chinese national by birth, and now a Canadian citizen, Eric has an enormous pride for both countries and effortlessly bridges between the two cultures. His formal training is in medicine, where he practiced in his early career, but his love of business has pulled him away in the form of 4 start-ups and 1 turnaround. An influential network of senior government officials and business executives in China, Eric's experience includes privatization of state owned business as well as negotiating countless formal agreements with top state owned enterprises (SOE's) and private companies.  An astute observer, Eric has developed a comprehensive understanding of China culture and business practices, legislative compliance, and government operations, and it is from this base that he has helped numerous western company's develop a successful market entry strategy for China.

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jmcdonald@rampworth.com