This is, indeed, the difficulty of starting up a new community with one's own funds! However, the growth is just about to begin. You've entered at a fantastic time, where you'll be reaping the long-term benefits potentially for years to come. In a couple of years' time, people will be asking "why didn't I join sooner?!"
Not to mention, thank you for pointing out the human interaction. This is so essential in a community - it's exactly what creates a community!
Keep making efforts to onboard people - it's not only rewarded, but genuinely appreciated. The biggest phase of growth is deep asleep and has yet to be seen. 😁
Exactly, that will be happening for sure.
I tried my best to create content that will bring some interaction to the community and i am glad you noticed that.