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Expel

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Expel reviews

4.0

74% would recommend to a friend

(145 total reviews)

Dave Merkel

91% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

Expel has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 145 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Expel employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

145 reviews
4.0
Jun 20, 2025

Decent Place to Work

Sales
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Benefits - Remote work

Cons

- Unrealistic expectations - The company funds the wrong department and overhires "managers". There term manager is used loosely at Expel.

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Expel Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for being a part of Expel for 3–4 years, we really value your perspective. It’s great to hear that you’ve found benefits and remote work to be positives, and we recognize your concerns about unrealistic expectations and how we invest in staffing. We’re constantly working to align priorities across the company and to make sure every role, especially manager roles, adds meaningful value. We also agree that nurturing careers and creating internal growth opportunities are vital, and we’re committed to doing better on both fronts. Thank you for being candid and for helping us continue to build a better Expel for everyone.
5.0
Jun 3, 2025

Come for the mission, stay for the people

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Expel is the best place I've ever worked. Yes, the tech is top-notch (we’re solving real problems for customers in an innovative way), but what truly makes Expel special is the people. You won’t find a more kind, smart, quirky, and authentic group anywhere else. From day one, I’ve felt safe and encouraged to be myself, and not in a cliché way. It’s a place where weird is welcome and individuality is celebrated. Leadership is transparent and accessible, and I’ve had the opportunity to try new things, grow into new roles, and be part of meaningful projects that move the business forward. My manager is the best in the business, supportive, sharp, and truly invested in my growth. That kind of leadership is rare.

Cons

Like any startup, change is constant. We’re past the scrappy build stage and are now focused on scaling, which comes with growing pains, shifting priorities, occasional process overload, and the reality that not every experiment works out. There’s also been some turnover as expectations evolve and the culture matures. But if you're resilient, flexible, and motivated by solving new problems, it's the kind of challenge that keeps things interesting.

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Expel Response
1y
Thanks so much for sharing this thoughtful review, it genuinely means a lot. We’re so glad to hear that your experience at Expel has felt like a place where you can be your full self and grow in ways that matter to you. That’s exactly the kind of environment we’re aiming to create and protect. You’re absolutely right that scaling comes with its fair share of growing pains, but we’re committed to learning, iterating, and doing right by our people along the way. Thank you for being part of what makes this place special - the kind, smart, quirky, and authentic folks who keep showing up and helping us move forward. We’ll keep focusing on the team, because without great people, none of this works.
1.0
May 30, 2025

A Company With Heart, But in Need of Steady Leadership

Director
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong company culture (at least historically) and a genuinely impressive product. The founders are approachable, down-to-earth, and clearly care. Most people here are kind, collaborative, and great to work with.

Cons

There's been so much leadership turnover that the culture is starting to erode. Many recent C-level hires feel misaligned with the values that made this place special. There’s a lack of steady leadership and long-term vision, which leads to reactive decision-making, siloed work, and general confusion. There have been glimmers of hope, moments where it felt like things were improving, but those changes never seem to stick.

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Expel Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value our strong company culture and the care our founders have for the team, it’s something we’re proud of and deeply committed to preserving. We hear your concerns about leadership turnover and the impact it can have on the culture and vision. You’re right that consistency and alignment with our core values are critical, especially as we continue to grow and evolve. Your points about long-term vision, decision-making, and team well-being resonate with us, and we’re actively working to address them. We’re committed to reinforcing what makes Expel special, our people, our culture, and our product, and to creating a steady path forward for everyone here. Thanks again for your thoughtful and candid feedback.
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