A California bakery that claims Tesla failed to pay for orders worth thousands of dollars says the unpaid bill has been raised after billionaire Elon Musk promised to “make things better” following media reports of the incident. settle.
Voahangy Rasetarinera, the owner of the bakery, said on the cafe’s Instagram account five days ago that Musk’s company Tesla had given up on an order of 4,000 mini-pies from Giving Pies, a black bakery in San Jose, central California.
“Tesla just paid me the $2,000 I was owed,” Rasetarinera confirmed in an email to the Guardian on Monday. Musk previously responded to the report on X, formerly Twitter, saying : “Just heard about it. It will make things better at the bakery.”
Before the incident, Rasetarinera’s bakery received a last-minute order for 2,000 pies from Tesla on Valentine’s Day, which was worth $6,000 to the small business, KTVU reported. Rasetarinera said Tesla doubled the order to 4,000 pies but ultimately canceled the order without paying.
LaSettalinela said in her Instagram post that in order to fulfill orders, she had to turn down other Black History Month catering inquiries, purchase additional supplies and prepare her staff for a “rigorous production schedule” — —She received no compensation for this.
“It’s clear to me that Tesla’s corporate culture prioritizes convenience over responsibility and disregards the livelihoods of small business owners like me,” she said.
“This experience is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities small businesses face when dealing with large corporations. Despite our best efforts to uphold our commitments and provide quality service, we are often at the mercy of corporate board decisions.”
Following media coverage of the incident, Giving Pies received an outpouring of personal support from around the world, according to NBC Bay Area. Hundreds of customers lined up at the store over the weekend to buy pies. La Setarinella said she was “shocked” by the response. Rasetarinera said in her original Instagram post that the incident made her reflect on her journey as a business owner.
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“As I reflect on this ordeal, I am reminded of the resilience and determination that have propelled me forward as a Black female entrepreneur,” she said. “While Tesla’s actions may have caused a temporary setback, they will not stop me from pursuing my passion and serving my community with integrity and pride.”
