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Expel provides transparent managed security. It’s the antidote for companies trapped in failed relationships with their managed security service provider (MSSP) and those looking to avoid the frustration of working with one in the first place. Transparency is the unique bit. You get 24x7 access to our security analysts so you can watch investigations as they’re unfolding and take action immediately — all within a shared interface. Our analysts monitor your environment and investigate suspicious activity using the security products you already own. When we find a problem, we tell you exactly what to do about it including how to fix the root cause of problems that happen over and over. To learn more, check us out at https://expel.com/ read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
12
TOTAL
RATINGS
182

Expel Company Culture

Expel Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
A+
4.7/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Expel CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Dave Merkel Expel's CEO
Dave Merkel
97 /100

Diversity at Expel

Women at Expel

Expel eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

64

Expel employees are 64% more likely to recommend Expel as a great place to work

82%Promoters
0%Passives
18%Detractors

Working at Expel

Working at Expel is rated highly by 12 employees, across various culture dimensions. Expel employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Executive Team categories, putting Expel’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Expel was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Expel

A+

Overall Company Culture at Expel is rated A+

Last updated months ago

Top
5%

Expel ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Expel Employee Reviews

Out of 10 Expel employee reviews, 100% were positive.

100%
0%
Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

Positive Reviews From Expel Employees

  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Great healthcare and pay package
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    speed to hire/offer -- they never wasted my time
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    recurring opportunities for upward mobility

Expel Company Information

Expel Company Overview

Expel provides transparent managed security. It’s the antidote for companies trapped in failed relationships with their managed security service provider (MSSP) and those looking to avoid the frustration of working with one in the first place. Transparency is the unique bit. You get 24x7 access to our security analysts so you can watch investigations as they’re unfolding and take action immediately — all within a shared interface. Our analysts monitor your environment and investigate suspicious activity using the security products you already own. When we find a problem, we tell you exactly what to do about it including how to fix the root cause of problems that happen over and over. To learn more, check us out at https://expel.com/

Expel was founded in 2016 and its current CEO is Dave Merkel. Since its inception 10 years ago, Expel has grown to 531 employees.

Expel Mission, Vision & Values

Expel Mission & Values

Expel delivers answers that create space for security teams to do what they love* about security. * Even if that's not thinking about it

Headquarter12950 Worldgate Drive, Suite 200
Herndon, VA 20170
United States of America
Websiteexpel.com
Founding Date2016
Tel(844) 397-3524
Company StatusPrivate
Jobsexpel.com/about/careers/
Social Sites

Expel Competitors

Expel competitors include CrowdStrike, Red Canary, and Arctic Wolf Networks. Expel ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Expel compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

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    Expel
    4.7/5
  2. #2
    CrowdStrike's Logo
    CrowdStrike
    4.7/5
  3. #3
    Red Canary's Logo
    Red Canary
    4.2/5
  4. #4
    Arctic Wolf Networks' Logo
    Arctic Wolf Networks
    2.6/5

Expel Employees

Expel has 531 employees. 12 employees at Expel have reviewed Expel across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 12 Expel employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Expel are extremely happy with their total compensation at Expel, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Expel are extremely happy with their team. 12 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Expel are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Expel believe the environment at Expel is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Expel is comfortably fast. About 43% of the employees at Expel work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Expel are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Expel - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Expel is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Expel employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Expel KPIs and OKRs

At Expel 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Expel's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Expel employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Expel CEO & Leadership

Expel CEO - Dave Merkel

Dave Merkel Expel's CEO
97 /100

Dave’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Expel’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and Male employees. Compared to Expel’s competitors, Dave Merkel ranks right above CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz. Under Merkel’s leadership, Expel employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Executive Team. Environment and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Expel could stand to see real improvement.

Expel Leadership

The Expel Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Dave Merkel, CTO Matt Peters, and Chief Marketing Officer Michael Evans

  • Dave Merkel  CEO / President

    Dave Merkel CEO / President

    Dave Merkel serves as the CEO / President of Expel.

  • Matt Peters CTO

    Matt Peters serves as the CTO of Expel.

  • Michael Evans Chief Marketing Officer

    Michael Evans serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Expel. Michael started at Expel in Apr of 2017. Michael currently... read more

  • Denise Hayman Vice President, Sales

    Denise Hayman serves as the Vice President, Sales of Expel. Denise started at Expel in Sep of 2018. Denise currently... read more

  • Justin Bajko Co-Founder & VP, Customer Experience

    Justin Bajko serves as the Co-Founder & VP, Customer Experience of Expel. Justin started at Expel in May of 2016. Justin... read more

  • Amy Rossi Vice President Employee Experience

    Amy Rossi serves as the Vice President Employee Experience of Expel.

  • Yanek Korff Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

    Yanek Korff serves as the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Expel. Yanek started at Expel in May of 2016. Yanek... read more

Expel Salaries

How much does Expel pay?

How much do people at Expel get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Expel is $92,552, or $44 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $88,522, or $42 per hour.

At Expel, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $212,192 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,850 annually. Average Expel salaries by department include: Design at $92,431, HR at $104,709, Marketing at $102,210, and Sales at $137,269. Half of Expel salaries are above $88,522.

8 employees at Expel rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings) while 8 employees at Expel rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$59k
$59k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$74k
$74k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$88k
$88k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$142k
$142k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$196k
$196k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$265k
$265k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$270k
$270k100th Percentile
$92,552*
Average Compensation
$88,522*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Expel Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Expel

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Expel across various culture dimensions.

At Expel, we know we’re “Better When Different.”,,We’re a stronger organization when we recognize, celebrate and learn from those whose backgrounds and perspectives are different from our own. When every person can bring their full self to work and feel valued for their unique contributions, we create space for a diversity of ideas and experiences that drives creativity and strengthens our company.,,At Expel, we know that actively nurturing a culture of equity, inclusivity and belonging is essential for our success. We’re committed to creating a safe place where any form of racism and discrimination is addressed and dismantled so everyone feels that they belong — that they are treated equally and with kindness. This is rooted in our core belief that if we take care of our crew, they’ll take care of our customers. When we do this successfully, we open our minds to new ways of working and thinking.,,We’re on a journey to hire and develop people from Underrepresented Groups — Women, Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Multiracial, LGBTQ , People with Disabilities and Veterans — and to create a company that’s as diverse as the places in which we work and live.,,We’re just getting started. We hope you’ll join us.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
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Expel Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Company Social Outings
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

Expel PTO

Expel's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Expel's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Expel's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy100%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo100%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Expel

What is Expel address?

Expel location is at 12950 Worldgate Drive, Suite 200

Who is the CEO of Expel?

Expel CEO is Dave Merkel, their score by employees is 97

What is Expel eNPS?

The eNPS for Expel is 64

What is the salary for Financial Analyst in Expel?

Financial Analyst average salary in the US is 77k

What are the salaries in the Business Development in Expel?

The average salaries for Business Development in Expel is 97k

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