I ban the word "pivot" from my startup. Seriously. It costs $10 to say that word.
Next, you and many others interpret "Lean Startup" wrong. It's not a race to launch something, it's a race to a GREAT PRODUCT. And "lean" certainly has nothing to do with how much money you don't have.
As has been mentioned here, your product failed, and your management failed the product. It had nothing to do with finding money. Sorry to be harsh (seriously), but these are important distinctions.
Next, you and many others interpret "Lean Startup" wrong. It's not a race to launch something, it's a race to a GREAT PRODUCT. And "lean" certainly has nothing to do with how much money you don't have.
As has been mentioned here, your product failed, and your management failed the product. It had nothing to do with finding money. Sorry to be harsh (seriously), but these are important distinctions.