I've been in this situation. The CEO did not listen to his "tech" people about product, marketing or business issues. The company ultimately collapsed, leaving

I've been in this situation. The CEO did not listen to his "tech" people about product, marketing or business issues. The company ultimately collapsed, leaving him with 2 options 1) go out of business, 2) fire sale acquisition. Well, he got "acquired" for pennies on the dollar. None of the original investors, himself included, got anything.