It really depends, there are a lot of axes to consider. When the most appropriate technology is e.g. a programming language that less than 1% of developers on the market can write competently, would you risk the company on it?
Choosing the most appropriate tech is not mutually exclusive with choosing boring tech. In fact, "boring" (well-known, battle-tested) is very likely the most appropriate because it reduces unnecessary risk.
It really depends, there are a lot of axes to consider. When the most appropriate technology is e.g. a programming language that less than 1% of developers on the market can write competently, would you risk the company on it?
Choosing the most appropriate tech is not mutually exclusive with choosing boring tech. In fact, "boring" (well-known, battle-tested) is very likely the most appropriate because it reduces unnecessary risk.