RetrospectivesWeek 2 Retro: Escaping the Hype Cycle & Systemizing the BuildAvnish Yadav โ February 21, 2026 ยท 7 MIN READWeek 2 Retro: Escaping the Hype Cycle & Systemizing the BuildThe 'launch energy' has faded. Week 2 is where the real engineering begins. Here is the breakdown of the systems built, the retention data analyzed, and the automation workflows implemented to survive the grind.