I've said it because if you're developing your token then intend to secure team members by offering them as salary it's got to be attractive otherwise. If you're serious about initial investment of $5k but want team members to buy more tokens from their pockets to cover other costs then what chances it's going to happen?
If you're focused enough and believe in it you might get success, I'm hoping you do.
Why do think this is not achievable? I have seen projects raise up to 100 team members easily before.