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 while working full-time, later sold for multi-six figures.
• PrettyMerch: Successful extension run by a solo developer.
• Canva Automation and Poshmark Automation: Extensions in different niches.
• Jungle Scout: Started by one person, now employs over 200 people globally. Generates multi-millions in income annually.
• Grammarly: Well-known writing assistance tool.
• Honey: Coupon code extension sold for $4 billion.

The narrator emphasizes that students don't need to aim for billion-dollar exits. The course provides a step-by-step guide to building a profitable Chrome extension. The next lesson will cover a high-level program overview.