Jay Kamhi
Entrepreneur | toy creator | Speaker
From the Streets of New York to Store Shelves
Jay Kamhi has spent more than four decades turning ideas into Toys. His entrepreneurial journey began at age 17, selling novelty items on the streets of New York City. From those early days of learning what makes people stop, smile and buy, he went on to create, manufacture and market toys, gifts and novelty products and toys sold through major retailers and online marketplaces.
Entrepreneurial Journey
Jay Kamhi is an entrepreneur, inventor and Toy creator who has spent decades developing and bringing consumer products to market. His toys, gifts and novelty products have been sold through major retailers including Walmart and Target, as well as online marketplaces including Amazon.
Toy Portfolio
For more than four decades, Jay Kamhi has created and marketed toys, gifts and novelty products designed to do one thing especially well: get noticed. His products have ranged from original creations such as Spice Mice to talking toys and licensed products based on popular entertainment properties. Along the way, his products have been featured in national media including The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and Newsweek, and on television
The Art of Storytelling
Jay brings the same creativity he has used to build products to the stage. Drawing from more than four decades of entrepreneurship, he turns real experiences, successes, failures and deeply personal moments into stories that connect with audiences. Through Toastmasters International, he has developed his craft as a competitive speaker and advanced to the highest levels of its International Speech Contest.
Media & Press
A curated selection of professional coverage and public appearances.
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entrepreneur
EVERY ERA BRINGS CHALLENGES. IF YOU DON'T FORGET YOUR 'THING,' YOU WILL PREVAIL
GOVERNOR HAS ONE INDUSTRY BOOMING: GIFT SHOPS
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Los angeles times
ROAD TRIP RELIEF: TOYS AND GAMES YOU'LL WANT TO TAKE ALONG FOR THE RIDE
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THE WASHINGTON POST
NAPOLEON DYNAMITE TALKING DOLL & PEN
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newsweek
KAMHI WORLD MAKES FORTUNES
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TDMONTHLY MAGAZINE