September 16, 2025

BOSTON–While crossing a street in Boston’s Back Bay, Naveen Pawar was struck by a car—a traumatic accident that left him in a medical coma for 19 days. For most, such an experience would be a devastating setback. For Pawar, it became a turning point that reshaped his entire life.

“When I came out of that coma,” he says, “I launched my company, Mighty Squirrel, and took up the hobby of running marathons.” His words carry the clarity of someone who knows the value of a second chance. “I was driven by the philosophy of ‘Where there’s a will, there’s a way.’”