About Expel
Expel is a leading managed detection and response (MDR) provider that offers 24x7 security monitoring, threat detection, investigation, and remediation across cloud, endpoint, identity, SaaS, and on-premises environments. Powered by its Expel Workbench™ platform and AI-driven automation, Expel works with customers' existing security tools — avoiding rip-and-replace — to help organizations reduce risk and improve security operations. It targets enterprise security teams seeking faster response times and transparent, measurable security outcomes.
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$289M
Last stage
Series E
Investors
Founders
Dave Merkel
Former CTO and VP of Products at Mandiant, then Global CTO at FireEye. Nearly 30 years in information security, starting as a special agent in the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
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Yanek Korff
Former VP of Mandiant's managed services business and CTO of FireEye as a Service. Nearly 20 years in IT and information security, prior roles at AOL and Mandiant.
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Justin Bajko
Former Managing Director of MCIRT Operations at Mandiant and Senior Director of Global Service Delivery at FireEye. Over 20 years in information security and managed services.
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No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.