The following statements were provided by individuals who report past involvement with Panterra Vida, GEM University, or related programs. Names have been withheld for privacy and personal safety. Statements are presented as personal experiences and opinions.
“It has been over two months since my departure, and the distance has brought a real sense of mental, emotional, and spiritual clarity. Even so, I remain deeply curious about what was actually taking place behind the scenes.
I still have unanswered questions. Were the characters involved in the so-called MM process meant to represent real individuals or something else entirely? Did Ken actually receive the millions he claimed over the years? And if not, where did all of the money go?
We were frequently told the organization was operating hand-to-mouth, yet requests for money continued relentlessly. The last I saw, Ken was still asking for money every single day without fail.
After years of commitment, there is still no clear accounting, no verifiable outcomes, and no independent confirmation of the claims that kept us involved.”
“One of the great ironies is that Ken often criticized organized religion for ‘binding’ people, yet Panterra Vida appeared to use very similar mechanisms — binding members to promises that never quite materialized, encouraging faith over evidence, and discouraging critical inquiry.
In hindsight, it felt less like liberation and more like a different version of the same control systems he claimed to oppose. I’ve come to wonder whether his so-called status correction was simply his own version of the matrix.”
“Members were routinely pressured to donate in various forms — including cash equivalents, cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin, and other currencies — often receiving only paper documents, generic acknowledgements, or verbal assurances in return.”
“During visits with Ken and Andrea, several members reported feeling deeply uncomfortable. One described the experience as ‘the darkest place I have ever visited,’ stating they felt physically unwell while present. These concerns were reportedly dismissed and brushed off as insignificant.”
“I can’t believe how much money I gave. At the time it sounded completely legitimate and well-structured. Only after stepping away did I realize how persuasive the messaging was and how difficult it was to see the manipulation while inside it.”
“I joined for six months and left because it felt increasingly cult-like — the language, the pressure to stay aligned, and the constant reframing of doubts as personal failure.”
“I paid over $6,000 in 2019 for ES and SC programs, only to have those offerings withdrawn and placed behind additional paywalls later. We were told that without ongoing monthly membership fees, Patreon, and Substack payments, access would be revoked and prior work would be meaningless.”
“I spent thousands of hours researching and compiling PTV documents without compensation. When I could no longer afford to pay additional subscription fees, I was removed and locked out entirely.”