A couple of years ago, Hannah Deacon took a call from a football agent.
Deacon, who had no background in football, was surprised. What she did have, however, was a deep knowledge of cannabidiol (CBD), a legalised chemical extracted from cannabis — and this is what the agent wanted to talk to her about. Some of his clients were interested in starting a company selling CBD, which promises to help users overcome stress and anxiety, and he wanted her advice.
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Deacon was appalled. It was her impression that the group were trying to make a quick buck out of something they did not understand. She refused to get involved.
“They weren’t passionate
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