The narrator welcomes students to a course on creating profitable Chrome extensions. He encourages students to set a goal of releasing their first extension within 30 days.

Several successful Chrome extensions are highlighted as examples:

• Merch Wizard and KDP Wizard: Created by the narrator, eventually leading to a multi-six figure exit
• PrettyMerch: Run by a solo developer
• Canva Automation and Poshmark Automation: Tools for specific platforms
• Jungle Scout: Started by one person, now employs over 200 people globally
• Grammarly: Well-known writing assistant
• Honey: Coupon code extension sold for $4 billion

The course promises to provide a step-by-step guide for building a profitable Chrome extension. The narrator emphasizes that students don't need to aim for billion-dollar exits, but should focus on getting started and building their first extension.

The next lesson will cover a high-level program overview.