Founder and Business Adviser, UPSTREAM

With over two decades of experience in state, local, and federal politics, Val Nosler Beck has successfully led dozens of high-profile Democratic campaigns. In 2022, she spearheaded victories for Wanda James for University of Colorado Regent, Rhonda Solis for State Board of Education in the newly redistricted Congressional District Eight, and multiple State House and Senate races. In 2023, she guided Darrell Watson’s Denver City Council campaign to a win. In 2024, Val led numerous primary campaigns, including Trisha Calvarese for Congressional District 4 through a competitive primary and general election against Lauren Boebert, as well as John Walsh for Denver District Attorney.

She also collaborates with organizations like ProgressNow Colorado, Emerge Colorado, and the Community Investment Alliance, and founded a campaign staffer training program called The Steady. Val has served on the Wheat Ridge City Council and brings her life experience as a cancer survivor to her work building community and advocacy. She lives in Wheat Ridge with her spouse, two kids, two cats, and two dogs.

Val serves on the Wheat Ridge Piranhas Swim Team Board. Chomp! Chomp!

Co-Founder LaunchBox & VP Compliance, UPSTREAM

Audrey Kline is an experienced political strategist and government affairs expert with more than a decade of experience at the intersection of public policy, campaign strategy, and strategic consulting. She brings a deep understanding of the political and regulatory landscape, with a proven track record of helping candidates, public officials, and advocacy organizations navigate complex compliance requirements and build winning strategies from the ground up. 

Audrey has supported election and campaign efforts of all shapes and sizes in over 45 states, and developed innovative policies that have expanded voting access for more than 180 million Americans. 

She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Metropolitan State University of Denver and an Executive Masters in Business Administration from the University of Colorado Denver. 

A proud Coloradan, Audrey lives with her wife Rachel and their dog Roo in northwest Denver. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, cycling and motorcycling, and listening to nerdy history podcasts.