Jesse Michels Reveals What Silicon Valley Really Knows About UAPs

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Lehto Files
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July 20, 2025
80.0K views
Tier 2Research and IntelligenceInvestigative Journalism

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: whistleblower testimonyIntel Value: 8/10

Summary

The person in this account is Jesse Michaels, a host of a show discussing UAPs. He shares insights about the interest in UAPs among Silicon Valley and the challenges faced by whistleblowers like David Grush and Jake Barber. Jesse describes how he met David Grush through a mutual connection who worked in aerospace. He discusses the skepticism surrounding claims of reverse-engineered technology and the need for solid evidence. Jesse expresses concern about how whistleblowers are treated and the difficulty they face in gaining public acceptance. The encounter has led Jesse to reflect on the nature of reality and the importance of pursuing genuine interests in the UAP field.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The discussion explores various claims surrounding UAPs, including the alleged reverse engineering of technology and the treatment of whistleblowers like David Grush. It also touches on the growing interest from Silicon Valley and the relevance of psionics in understanding UAP phenomena.

Primary Revelation

David Grush has been treated poorly after coming out with his testimony.

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Jesse Michaels
investigatorpro disclosure
American Alchemy
Background in venture capitalInterviews with multiple whistleblowersExperience in media

I think there's an increasing curiosity on the part of Silicon Valley.

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David Grush
whistleblowerpro disclosure
National Geospatial Agency
Top performer at NGAMilitary backgroundTestimony to Congress

I think they're very real.

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Jake Barber
whistleblowerpro disclosure
Red Team Investigator
Military backgroundTestimony regarding UAPs

I feel like he's an honest actor.

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Ross Colthart
investigatorneutral
Journalist
Journalistic backgroundInvestigative reporting on UAPs

If we've had reverse engineering pro... it's human.

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Peter Thiel
otherneutral
Venture Capitalist
Background in venture capitalInvested in various startups

He doesn't give a [ ] about UFOs.

reverse engineeringspecific

Ross Coloulthart came out and said the Tic Tac is ours, you know, it's human.

Source: Unnamed individual
intimidationspecific

David Grush has been treated poorly after coming out with his testimony.

Source: Unnamed individual
otherspecific

Jake Barber was at the disclosure briefing and was converted by Mike Carrera's testimony.

Source: Unnamed individual
fundingvague

Silicon Valley's interest in UAPs is growing, but it's more of an internet conspiracy than reality.

Source: Unnamed individual
scientificspecific

The burden of proof for claims of alien technology lies with the person making the claim.

Source: Unnamed individual
crash retrievalhighly specific

Michael Herrera witnessed a black octagonal craft in Indonesia.

Source: Unnamed individual
non human intelligencevague

The concept of psionics and parapsychology is relevant to understanding UAP phenomena.

Source: Unnamed individual
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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: whistleblower testimonyIntel Value: 8/10