A successful business transition can create life-changing opportunities, but the ability to enjoy the next chapter depends on more than financial planning alone. Join Diamond Fernandes for a discussion on cardiovascular health, early risk detection, and the science of longevity, followed by Axel Christiansen from Fort Capital, who will share insights on maximizing business value and preparing for a successful exit.
Together, these conversations will explore two essential pillars of long-term success: protecting your health and preserving your wealth.
Speakers
Diamond Fernandes | Founder, Heartfit Clinic
From Heart Disease to Cardiovascular Longevity
Most people don’t think about cardiovascular disease until something goes wrong. Yet heart attacks and strokes are often the end result of a disease process that has been developing silently for years.
In this talk, Diamond Fernandes will explore the evolution from traditional heart disease prevention to a more proactive approach to cardiovascular health and longevity.
Attendees will learn why cholesterol alone doesn’t tell the whole story, where conventional stress testing, calcium scoring, CT angiography and routine cardiology assessments may leave important questions unanswered, and how a deeper understanding of artery biology and testing an help identify cardiovascular risk earlier and create opportunities for prevention way before a cardiovascular event occurs.
Axel Christiansen | Partner, Fort Capital Partners
Best Practices when Selling Your Business
Professionally selling a business to maximize buyer competition and create an optimal outcome for the seller requires a well-managed, disciplined process that typically takes 6 to 9 months.
In this segment Axel will:
Provide an update on current market valuations and activity levels
Explain how most businesses are valued
Highlight the key steps in a comprehensive go-to-market selling process
Discuss common transaction challenges and how to avoid them
Taking a best-practices approach to selling your business will frequently result in a faster close, higher value and better terms and conditions.
Event Details
October 22, 2026
Breakfast and Networking: 8:00 to 8:30 a.m.
Sessions: 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Location: Fort Capital Partners, #1010–510 Burrard Street,
Vancouver, BC V6C 3A8
Register by emailing Fort Capital Today: fcp@fortcapital.ca