Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, personally took responsibility for a mistake that left a small business in San Jose in a difficult situation. The Giving Pies bakery had received a large order for 4,000 pies from Tesla, prompting the bakery to work overtime to fulfill the order. However, Tesla later informed the bakery that the pies were no longer needed, leaving the small business owner reeling from the financial impact.
The bakery owner, Voahangy Rasetarinera, shared her experience on social media, which caught the attention of Elon Musk. In response, Musk pledged to make things right with the business and emphasized the importance of people being able to count on Tesla to always try its best. Rasetarinera mentioned that Tesla has reached out to her and offered to make amends, indicating her willingness to give the company an opportunity to rectify the situation by potentially providing two events for the bakery.
This incident highlights the challenges faced by small businesses when dealing with larger corporations, as well as the power of social media in bringing attention to such issues. Despite the setback, Rasetarinera’s willingness to work with Tesla to find a resolution demonstrates the importance of communication and finding mutually beneficial solutions in business relationships. Musk’s acknowledgment of the mistake and commitment to rectifying it reflects a sense of accountability and responsibility towards supporting local businesses.