We built the coaching platform we wished existed
Walnut started with a simple question: what if coaching felt less like a corporate checkbox and more like something you actually wanted to do?
Great coaching was invisible. We made it measurable.
Coaching in India was broken in a specific way: conversations happened, but nothing was captured. No data, no progress tracking, no way to know if it worked.
We saw it firsthand and started over — with one conviction: growth should be visible, measurable, and yes, enjoyable.
We combined OCEAN + DISC + Enneagram, gamification research, and ICF standards into one platform. India's first gamified coaching platform was born.
Why the walnut?
A walnut's folded, brain-like shell hides something extraordinary inside. Crack it open carefully and you find depth worth the effort. That's what great coaching does.
Three phases that
led us here
A traditional coaching startup running in-person workshops across India. We learned what worked — and what didn't.
Stanford Seed recognised us. We rebuilt around one insight: engaged coaching is effective coaching. Enter the mental model games.
50+ organisations. 125+ ICF coaches. Three tiers, live HR dashboards, a skill tree that makes progress visible.
Companies that trust Walnut
From India's fastest-growing startups to established multinationals — they chose Walnut because results matter to them.
The principles that
guide everything we build
Science, not superstition
Every feature is backed by peer-reviewed research. We ship what the evidence supports — not what sounds good.
Play is serious business
Gamification isn't a gimmick. It's how brains are wired to learn. We design for it deliberately.
Measure or it didn't happen
HR should be able to prove coaching worked. If you can't see progress, you can't trust the process.
Human connection is irreplaceable
Tech amplifies great coaching. It doesn't replace it. Every feature exists to help coaches do deeper work.
Want to see
what we've built?
Book a 30-minute demo and we'll show you the platform, the science, and what a programme for your team would look like.
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