Not every day you see a company climb the ranks of the Inc. 5000 like Detritus has done by spitting out a cool 286% revenue surge over three years. First showing up on the charts in 2025, they've elbowed their way into the scene yet again in 2026. And we're seeing yet another tale of two scrappy co-founders, Sean Dane Kellogg and Max Lemaigre, turning a bedroom brainstorm into Savannah’s pride and joy. They picked up on a golden opportunity in a field as gritty as it gets—construction-site services—and brought it right up to the big boys.
A Marketplace that Connects the Dots
Let’s cut to the meat here: Detritus has built a digital realm where contractors and event organizers link up with over 7,000 vendors nationwide. They provide everything from porta-potties to lavish restroom trailers. You're looking at services spread across all 50 states—something that used to seem outlandish for local operational folks. But Detritus handed them a digital toolkit, leveling the playing field against the mighty national giants.
Turbocharged Growth and Reinvention
Did someone say turbocharged? Adding new services left and right, expanding into fresh markets—it's no wonder Detritus cranked up their growth engines. CEO Render Braswell, alongside Chief of Tech David Waltz, have put pedal to the metal, driving this company's operations and tech to new horizons. As a result, these punks can stand toe-to-toe with the folks rolling in institutional bucks.
"Credit also goes to the team that's been building on their vision ever since," says Braswell.
Back-to-Back Power Moves
It ain’t just their numbers that are beefy. Detritus managed to slip into the Inc. 5000 list in 2025, and here they are again. The back-to-back honors only seem to quicken their ambition. Artificial intelligence and enterprise growth? Yeah, they're gunning for those next.
Inc. ranks businesses on their percentage revenue growth, and hitting the list means your numbers must hike just like Detritus' did—from a stinkin' $100k in 2022 to over $2 million by 2025. Impressive, no?
Forging Ahead with a Knack for Innovation
You’ve got to appreciate a company that's not shy about reinvention. Turning a messy world of dumpsters and portable toilets into a smart marketplace? That's innovation—maybe not the glamorous kind—but one that impacts lives on a real, tangible level. As they keep pushing toward AI, there’s no telling how much more Detritus plans to disrupt the sector.
Detritus still sticks to its roots in Savannah, backing their network to empower small business operators, making sure they taste the same tech and marketing delights their fat-cat competitors are gorging on. It’s a breath of fresh air—a beacon for locals aspiring to make a splash without being swallowed whole by the big fish.
The Road Less Traveled
Saying that Detritus is on a wild ride might just be the understatement of the day. Diving into a niche this unpolished and transforming it into a tech-backed business? Not everyone has the stomach for that—not until Kellogg and Lemaigre charted the waters. This might just be the beginning. With a robust team and tech at their fingertips, who knows how high they’ll soar on next year's list?
Their journey embodies what it means to find opportunity where it doesn't seem obvious—stoking the fire of local spirits while steering a well-lubed engine of growth.
