Every pumpkin looks perfect from the path. Up close, the truth shows in its weight — just like a company’s books when the season slows. The Season of Reflection October has a way of slowing everything down. The air thickens, the light softens, and the rush of summer fades into a quieter rhythm that asks you to take stock of what actually grew. It’s the season when the fields tell the truth — not about how quickly they sprouted, but about what truly took root. Startups follow