In these trying economic times, it's tough for someone with a dream to get a loan for a risky venture. There are some great ideas out there—next generation products, mind-blowing food recipes, life-changing services, technological brainstorms—ideas that will likely die an early death because no one dared take a financial chance on an unknown person with an unproven and possibly outrageous proposal.

Many of these people now see Shark Tank as their last chance at success.

Shark Tank can be watched every Sunday on ABC at 9/8c.