peHUB First Read

* James Surowiecki: Why banks stay big (Related: Financial reg bill expected to be unveiled today) * Hey VCs: Remember, it's not your company * Chris Douvos: "Sometimes I wonder if Silicon Valley is the modern version of Fitzgerald's Jazz Age playground." * Morning Call: U.S. futures point higher, London rises early on commodities and pharma, European shares climb on oil, the Nikkei hits 4-week closing high and both Hong Kong and Chinese shares surge. * Paul Graham: What startups are really like * Chadwick Matlin: Why we should all be happy if Hulu makes us pay. * CIT CEO's wife is very angry about those pay caps for TARP recipients. * Tips on how to manage your email inbox (I think I'm going to try George Colony's "one touch" rule).