Can you give any more info about how you made this take off?

That is, what it is you do (in more detail) and how you began to establish a foothold in that area?

Age is hardly an excuse, I do tend to command (and control) meetings full of 40 yr old engineers -- but as a first impression it can be problematic, and it takes a while to command that respect.

again, any help in achieving what (to me) sounds infeasible would be really appreciated!!!