The idea that "if the company makes money" is taken as a universal here is false. In the real world it is entirely contentious, and the source these sorts of conflicts. The fact is no one knows for sure the future prospects of a company, but people with power can surely ram through their ideas even in the face of economic pain.

Wrangling that sort of power maneuver is the responsibility of the founder; that is if they wish to retain their control.