A job posting from startup RelevantDB including the lines "Unlike Silicon Valley, we do not discriminate based on age" sparked debate about ageism in the technology industry. When you look for technology work, how does your age affect your search?

I have just been asked by an exec from another function to audit a critical project in their portfolio which does not appear to be going well. I have some ideas based on my own PMO experience, but wanted to explore how peers might think about approaching such an exercise. Considerations: - outside my main role - risk of conflict with the leader providing project management services to this exec - sensitivity within the other function to potential criticism of their governance - readiness of the project team to provide relevant information