Digital Sovereignty
By offering alternatives.
At Walnut Lab, we approach digital sovereignty as the ability of individuals and institutions to exist in the digital world with their own values, without being bound by someone else's rules. This approach is both a right that must be defended and a responsibility that must be consciously assumed.
For us, digital sovereignty doesn't only mean developing new systems. We also work on alternative solutions that reveal, reduce, and when necessary, eliminate existing digital dependencies. Our goal is not to make users dependent on a new structure, but to offer them a real space of choice.
We stand against digital systems turning into structures that control people, create dependency, or shape them invisibly. Instead, we design transparent and trust-based digital experiences where control remains with the user.
For us, digital sovereignty is not merely a technical matter. How data is collected, how it is processed, and for whose benefit it is used are as important as what is produced. Therefore, privacy, ethics, and human impact are natural parts of every decision.
Advise Process
Consultation
At Walnut Lab., we are an organization that operates without a hierarchical structure. Instead, we adopt the Advice Process model in our decision-making processes. This process requires any of our employees to follow two fundamental rules when making a decision:
Seeking expert opinion: Consult with people who have expertise on the decision topic. This ensures we make informed and knowledge-based decisions.
Communicating with those affected: Getting input from everyone who will be affected by the decision creates an inclusive decision-making process.
With us, instead of hierarchical approval mechanisms, each individual carries the responsibility of decision-making. In our organization, every employee can take initiative without any hierarchical structure. Decision-making power is distributed, but the person who initiates the consultation process makes the final decision. This allows us to move quickly while creating a collaborative culture where everyone's contribution matters.
Trust Capital
Taking responsibility.
At Walnut Lab., we adopt keeping our trust capital high from the start as a fundamental principle. We approach each individual with good will from the moment they begin work and show them complete trust. This is a reflection of the respect and belief we have in every member of our team; we trust that everyone will fulfill their responsibilities in the best way possible.
It is the responsibility of each individual to maintain or increase this high level of trust capital. Every team member maintains this trust by demonstrating collaboration, consistency, and transparency. Thanks to this foundation of trust, we achieve quick and effective results in our decision-making processes and daily operations. This business culture built on trust forms the basis of our organization’s success.
At Walnut Lab., we believe that success comes not only from individuals, but from the sense of belonging we create together through sharing. Different perspectives and talents are the cornerstones of a strong team. Therefore, we see each of our contributions as richness and create an environment where everyone feels they belong.
A positive approach is our compass. We view every situation we encounter as an opportunity for learning and development, and discover new paths while overcoming challenges together. By approaching situations that seem like disadvantages with optimism, we transform these obstacles into advantages with our team spirit. Our culture of support, which grows stronger through sharing, lies at the heart of Walnut Lab. The helping hand we extend to each other, the ideas we share, and the solutions we create together increase the strength and solidarity of our team with each passing day.
At Walnut Lab, team spirit comes from growing the sense of belonging through sharing. Because we know that the value of everything increases when shared.
Idea First
Faith, skill & merit.
At Walnut Lab, we believe that every idea has value. However, the most important factor that determines this value is the individual’s faith and commitment to the idea they present. Ideas take shape through the passion and determination of those who advocate for them; this enhances the power of every thought to come to life.
For us, merit and competence are the strongest supporters of this process. By bringing together the expertise, skills, and creative approaches of our team members, we turn the potential of ideas into reality. In an environment where every individual contributes with their competencies, the strongest ideas inevitably succeed.
As Walnut Lab., we see ideas truly being the master at the intersection of belief and competence. The power of ideas grows with the determination of those who advocate for them, and with this understanding, we treat every idea with equal value. Because we know that every idea supported by belief and enriched by competence can be a precursor to change.